City

Shamrock, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wheeler County  ·  Texas

👥2,406Population
💰$68,081Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$84,800Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.8%Hispanic: 25.5%Black: 2.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3%Race
White66.8%
Hispanic25.5%
Black2.2%
Asian1.8%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate399 (25.6%)
Some College284 (18.2%)
Associates367 (23.6%)
Bachelors125 (8%)
Graduate Degree371 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 23.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College18.2%
Associates23.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,081 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$84,800 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units1,425
Vacant Units480

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Shamrock, TX

Shamrock is a city in Texas, located in Wheeler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Shamrock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,081 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shamrock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shamrock is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.83%).

Shamrock, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Shamrock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79079 2,406 $68,081 $84,800 $1,060 2.9% 31.9% 80.4%