75496 ZIP Code — Wolfe City, TX

Hunt County, Texas

ZIP code 75496 is located in Wolfe City, Texas, within Hunt County. It covers approximately 116.98 square miles and serves a population of 3,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 430/903.

About ZIP code 75496

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75496 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,462

population

116.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75496 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75496

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75496. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wolfe City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75449 Ladonia (8 mi) 75423 Celeste (8.5 mi) 75428 Commerce (9 mi) 75401 Greenville (9.8 mi) 75452 Leonard (10.4 mi) 75422 Campbell (14.4 mi) 75448 Klondike (16.1 mi) 75469 Pecan Gap (16.2 mi) 75438 Dodd City (16.5 mi) 75490 Trenton (16.7 mi) 75492 Windom (17.3 mi) 75402 Greenville (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,462
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	231

Geography
Land area	116.98 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	33.3215
Longitude	-96.0550
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	430/903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	45.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	32.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	18.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,462

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$31,710

Per capita income

$170,000

Median home value

$943

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,131

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

140

10–14

110

100

15–19

117

109

20–24

127

139

25–34

162

181

35–44

212

181

45–54

211

55–59

144

60–64

168

283

65–74

331

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	792	22.9%
18 and over	2,670	77.1%
65 and over	837	24.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 3.1%

Black or African American 3.1%

Two or more races 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,132	86.3%
Hispanic or Latino	166	4.6%
Other race	112	3.1%
Black or African American	111	3.1%
Two or more races	85	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	45.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	32.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	18.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,000
Median rent / month	$943
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	52.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	826	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	124	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	224	18.3%
Households with children under 18	400	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	531	43.4%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	16.9%
Married	66.5%	54.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	1.2%	9.3%
Divorced	7.0%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.2%
Kindergarten	106	13.2%
Elementary school	338	42.1%
High school	184	22.9%
College / grad school	157	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Construction 10.6%

Retail trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Public administration 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Professional & management 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	4.9%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 18.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	23.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	289	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	21.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,301	95.3%
Spanish	74	2.2%
Other Indo-European	74	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,375	97.5%
Born in same state	3,331	96.2%
Born in different state	2,652	76.6%
Foreign born	44	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	87	2.5%
Not a US citizen	39	44.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	721	20.8%
Italian	431	12.4%
Arab	272	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	0.9%
Polish	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	90.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75496

What city is ZIP code 75496 in?

ZIP code 75496 is primarily assigned to Wolfe City, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75496 in?

ZIP code 75496 falls within Hunt County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75496 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 75496 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 75496 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 75496 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75496?

The median home value in ZIP code 75496 is $170,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 75496?

ZIP code 75496 has an estimated population of 3,462 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 75496 in?

ZIP code 75496 observes the CST timezone.