City

Wilson, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lynn County  ·  Texas

👥1,457Population
💰$67,381Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$168,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.8%Hispanic: 47.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White50.8%
Hispanic47.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
27%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma15 (2%)
HS Graduate228 (30.6%)
Some College97 (13%)
Associates95 (12.8%)
Bachelors56 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree254 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 13%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College13.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,381 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$168,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$689/mo
Total Housing Units586
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Wilson, TX

Wilson is a city in Texas, located in Lynn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,457 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Wilson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,381 is near the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wilson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $689 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilson is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79381 1,457 $67,381 $168,000 $689 4.8% 41.6% 84.1%