City

Ben Wheeler, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Zandt County  ·  Texas

👥7,297Population
💰$84,014Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$249,500Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 11.3%Black: 5.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic11.3%
Black5.4%
Asian1.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,539 (30.8%)
Some College616 (12.3%)
Associates1,074 (21.5%)
Bachelors783 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree930 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,014 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$249,500 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units2,904
Vacant Units309

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
64%
About Ben Wheeler, TX

Ben Wheeler is a city in Texas, located in Van Zandt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,297 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Ben Wheeler is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,014 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ben Wheeler is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ben Wheeler is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.21%).

Ben Wheeler, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Ben Wheeler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75754 7,297 $84,014 $249,500 $1,063 3.5% 34.3% 85.2%