City

Wickett, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Ward County  ·  Texas

👥789Population
💰$73,972Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂26.3Median Age
🏠$83,100Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓7.0%College Grads▼ 82% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.7% Female 37.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28.8%Hispanic: 67.8%Black: 2.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White28.8%
Hispanic67.8%
Black2.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
21%
18–24
16%
25–44
33%
45–64
9%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads7.0% ▼ 82% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate257 (66.9%)
Some College50 (13%)
Associates50 (13%)
Bachelors6 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree21 (5.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 66.9%Some College: 13%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 5.5%Edu
HS Grad66.9%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
58%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,972 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$83,100 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units294
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
42%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
55%
About Wickett, TX

Wickett is a city in Texas, located in Ward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 789 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.3 years.

Economically, Wickett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,972 is near the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wickett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wickett is less-educated. 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (67.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wickett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79788 789 $73,972 $83,100 2.8% 7.0% 94.0%