City

Wink, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Winkler County  ·  Texas

👥1,380Population
💰$127,898Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂29.7Median Age
🏠$141,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓20.0%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 19.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 4.7%Other: 0.7%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic19.1%
Black0.4%
Asian4.7%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads20.0% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.6%)
HS Graduate287 (35.8%)
Some College93 (11.6%)
Associates249 (31%)
Bachelors35 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree125 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 31%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College11.6%
Associates31.0%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.2%Renter: 6.8%Tenure
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,898 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$141,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units565
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
36%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
56%
About Wink, TX

Wink is a city in Texas, located in Winkler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,380 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.7 years.

Economically, Wink is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,898 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wink is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wink is less-educated. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.22%).

Wink, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Wink
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79789 1,380 $127,898 $141,400 $696 1.2% 20.0% 93.2%