City

Wheeler, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wheeler County  ·  Texas

👥2,022Population
💰$70,282Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$144,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 23.3%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic23.3%
Black1.2%
Asian1.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.8%)
HS Graduate458 (37.5%)
Some College82 (6.7%)
Associates348 (28.5%)
Bachelors54 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree257 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 28.5%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College6.7%
Associates28.5%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,282 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$144,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$945/mo
Total Housing Units920
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
58%
About Wheeler, TX

Wheeler is a city in Texas, located in Wheeler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,022 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Wheeler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,282 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wheeler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $945 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheeler is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheeler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79096 2,022 $70,282 $144,700 $945 3.7% 25.5% 76.3%