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Sherman, TX
City in Grayson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75090, 75092.
Population
46,397
Land area
46.4sq mi
People per sq mi
999
ZIP codes
2
Sherman and its ZIP codes
Sherman at a glance
- Sherman is about 8.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 79th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $58,859, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,500 (14% below Texas) and median rent is $1,324 a month.
Local data for Sherman, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools15
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks16
- Post Offices1
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants189
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies10
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Sherman, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,859
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$243,500
Median rent
$1,324/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,198), German Americans (5,031), Irish Americans (4,838).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Sherman.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,725
52,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$955M
FY 2026, $7,046 per person
How people get to work
Sherman, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sherman, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
281
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sherman, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Sherman
2 in or overlapping Sherman. Population shown
Cities near Sherman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SouthmaydCity | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| KnollwoodCity | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DorchesterCity | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| HoweTown | 8.1 mi | 5 |
| Tom BeanCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| PottsboroTown | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| DenisonCity | 11 mi | 29 |
| BellsTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Van AlstyneCity | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| SadlerCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| SavoyCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| GunterCity | 15 mi | 19.4 |
| WhitewrightTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Hendrix, OKTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Cartwright, OKCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| WhitesboroCity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sherman, TX in?
- Sherman is in Grayson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Sherman, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sherman include 75090, 75092.
- What is the population of Sherman, TX?
- About 46,397 people live in Sherman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sherman?
- Nearby places include Southmayd (4.6 mi), Knollwood (4.9 mi), Dorchester (7.1 mi), Howe (8.1 mi), Tom Bean (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023