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Ward County
Wickett, TX
79788
79788 ZIP Code — Wickett, TX
Ward County, Texas
ZIP code 79788 is located in
Wickett ,
Texas ,
within Ward County .
It covers approximately 14.85 square miles and serves a population of
798 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79788
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,014. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79788 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
798
Population density
54 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
475
Geography
Land area
14.85 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
31.5696
Longitude
-103.0063
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.9%
41.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
43.6%
35.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
1.6%
19.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.9%
3.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$71,014
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 263 33.0% 18 and over 535 67.0% 65 and over 108 13.5% Median age 26.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 603 61.5% Hispanic or Latino 182 18.6% Two or more races 117 11.9% Other race 70 7.1% Black or African American 8 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.9%
41.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
43.6%
35.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
1.6%
19.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.9%
3.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 0.9% $15k–$25k 3.8% $25k–$35k 4.4% $35k–$50k 8.8% $50k–$75k 55.2% $75k–$100k 12.3% $100k–$150k 11.0% $150k–$200k 1.6% $200k+ 0.6% Median income $71,014
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $75,500 Median rent / month $750 Owner occupied 92.4% Renter occupied 7.6% Vacant 5.4% Single-family detached 74.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.1% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.4% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 3.3% 1980–1989 7.5% 1970–1979 14.6% 1960–1969 43.0% 1950–1959 6.9% 1940–1949 15.8% 1939 or earlier 0.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 0.6% 2 bedrooms 51.9% 3 bedrooms 32.2% 4 bedrooms 13.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 12.6% 2 vehicles 60.9% 3 or more 24.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 73.5% Electricity 26.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 249 78.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 35 11.0% Female householder, no spouse 33 10.4% Households with children under 18 203 64.0% Households with seniors (65+) 88 27.8% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.7% 4.1% Married 72.3% 79.4% Separated 0.6% 0.0% Widowed 4.3% 13.3% Divorced 3.1% 3.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
0.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.7% Bachelor's or higher 7.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 37 17.0% Kindergarten 4 1.8% Elementary school 155 71.1% High school 8 3.7% College / grad school 14 6.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
14.5%
Finance & real estate
13.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Public administration
4.6%
Education & healthcare
2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.1% Service 4.1% Sales & office 15.6% Natural resources & construction 36.9% Production & transportation 24.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.0% Government 7.9% Self-employed 1.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.9% Carpool 2.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.1% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 12.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 23.7% Retirement income 10.1% Supplemental Security 3.8% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 36.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 35.0% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 23.7% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 27.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 31.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.3% Visited dentist 50.8% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 16.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 2.6%
Disability % Any disability 4.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.6% 65 and over 25.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.5% Public insurance 34.0% No insurance 19.9% Uninsured under 19 10.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 736 92.2% Spanish 36 4.9% Other Indo-European 36 4.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 761 95.4% Born in same state 724 90.7% Born in different state 625 78.3% Foreign born 37 4.6% Naturalized citizen 37 4.6% Not a US citizen 33 89.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 35 4.4% French 26 3.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 9 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.7% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79788
What city is ZIP code 79788 in?
ZIP code 79788 is primarily assigned to Wickett, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79788 in?
ZIP code 79788 falls within Ward County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79788 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 79788 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 79788 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 79788 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79788?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79788?
The median home value in ZIP code 79788 is $75,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 79788 in?
ZIP code 79788 observes the CST timezone.
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