Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,033 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 401 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 777 (24.5%) |
| Bachelors | 223 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 703 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,189 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,687 ▼ 59% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,005/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,708 |
| Vacant Units | 815 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wheeler County is located in Texas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,036 residents. With a median age of 41.33, it is a middle-aged county.
Wheeler County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,188 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Wheeler County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $115,687 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,005. Homeownership rates are high at 78.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Wheeler County are majority White (69.82%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Wheeler County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79011 | Briscoe | 208 | $58,333 | $240,000 | $954 | 12.8% | 37.2% |
| 79061 | Mobeetie | 282 | $96,250 | $96,900 | — | 0.7% | 20.4% |
| 79079 | Shamrock | 2,406 | $68,081 | $84,800 | $1,060 | 2.9% | 31.9% |
| 79096 | Wheeler | 2,022 | $70,282 | $144,700 | $945 | 3.7% | 25.5% |