City

Wilmer, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Texas

👥5,873Population
💰$58,894Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$104,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22%Hispanic: 47.1%Black: 30.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White22.0%
Hispanic47.1%
Black30.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (5.5%)
HS Graduate1,081 (39.4%)
Some College289 (10.5%)
Associates491 (17.9%)
Bachelors384 (14%)
Graduate Degree350 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College10.5%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,894 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$104,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,349/mo
Total Housing Units2,075
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
70%
About Wilmer, TX

Wilmer is a city in Texas, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,873 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Wilmer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,894 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wilmer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,349 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilmer is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wilmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75172 5,873 $58,894 $104,300 $1,349 7.2% 26.7% 61.1%