County

Winkler County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥7,540Population
💰$95,600Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$122,446Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.6%Hispanic: 61.8%Black: 3.6%Asian: 4.7%Other: 0.4%Race
White32.6%
Hispanic61.8%
Black3.6%
Asian4.7%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma236 (6.2%)
HS Graduate1,480 (38.7%)
Some College732 (19.1%)
Associates607 (15.9%)
Bachelors311 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree460 (12%)

Education

No HS: 6.2%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS6.2%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College19.1%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,600 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$122,446 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units3,209
Vacant Units428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
55%
About Winkler County, TX

Winkler County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,540 residents. With a median age of 36.15, it is a relatively young county.

Winkler County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $95,600 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Winkler County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $122,446 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $868. Homeownership rates are high at 86.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Winkler County are majority Hispanic (61.8%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Winkler County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 2 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 Codes in Winkler County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79745 Kermit 6,160 $88,365 $118,200 $907 2.1% 20.2%
79789 Wink 1,380 $127,898 $141,400 $696 1.2% 20.0%