79096 ZIP Code – Wheeler, Texas
ZIP code 79096 is a small ZIP code located in Wheeler, Texas, within Wheeler County with a population of approximately 2,001 residents. The median household income is $66,037 — near the Texas average and near the national average. Median home values of $147,200 are well below the national average, with 75.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $937, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average. About 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 40.2, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 79011, 79003, 79061.
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ZIP 79096 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79096 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,001 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $147k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $937 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79011 – Briscoe
- 79003 – Allison
- 79061 – Mobeetie
- 73666 – Sweetwater
- 79079 – Shamrock
- 73660 – Reydon
- 73668 – Texola
- 73645 – Erick
- 79057 – Mclean
- 73642 – Durham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79011 | BRISCOE | 214 | $80,125 |
| 79003 | ALLISON | 132 | $86,250 |
| 79061 | MOBEETIE | 328 | $81,563 |
| 73666 | SWEETWATER | 375 | $55,833 |
| 79079 | SHAMROCK | 2,409 | $50,066 |