Wheeler County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
4,927
population (2021)
-8.9%
pop change since 2010
48483
FIPS code
Wheeler County ZIP code map
About Wheeler County
Wheeler County is located in Texas and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 4,927 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.9% from 5,410 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wheeler County is 48483.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 4,927 |
| 2010 population | 5,410 |
| Change | -8.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48483 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wheeler County
ZIP codes for Wheeler County, TX (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79003 | Allison | Wheeler | View map |
| 79011 | Briscoe | Wheeler | View map |
| 79061 | Mobeetie | Wheeler | View map |
| 79079 | Shamrock | Wheeler | View map |
| 79096 | Wheeler | Wheeler | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,738
Population
39.7
Median age
$58,991
Median household income
$30,454
Per capita income
$106,400
Median home value
$801
Median monthly rent
80.3%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
2,064
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
147
Under 5
151
192
5–9
198
146
10–14
151
146
15–19
150
83
20–24
85
271
25–34
278
340
35–44
349
239
45–54
245
174
55–59
180
132
60–64
136
270
65–74
277
145
75–84
150
51
85+
52
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,192 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 3,546 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 945 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.9%
Hispanic or Latino
8.2%
Two or more races
7.1%
Other race
3.7%
Black or African American
2.6%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,022 | 77.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 426 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 193 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
13.3%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $58,991 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.0%
$50k–$100k
29.1%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
15.7%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,400 |
| Median rent / month | $801 |
| Owner occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter occupied | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 25.8% |
| Single-family detached | 87.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 34.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.1% |
| Electricity | 35.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,028 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 15 | 1.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 285 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 487 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 742 | 33.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 629 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.0% | 18.7% |
| Married | 67.7% | 52.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
39.5%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.7%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 58 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 104 | 10.6% |
| Elementary school | 517 | 54.3% |
| High school | 328 | 27.5% |
| College / grad school | 56 | 3.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
21.1%
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Construction
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Retail trade
6.2%
Other services
5.8%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Professional & management
4.7%
Public administration
4.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.3% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 26.3% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.2% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 15.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.6% |
| No health insurance | 26.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 51.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 220 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.7% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,440 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 414 | 9.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 408 | 8.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,302 | 88.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,251 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,126 | 66.1% |
| Foreign born | 51 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 436 | 11.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 74 | 18.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 620 | 13.1% |
| French | 420 | 8.9% |
| English | 165 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 147 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 32 | 0.7% |
| German | 30 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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