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Runnels County
Wingate, TX
79566
79566 ZIP Code — Wingate, TX
Runnels County, Texas
ZIP code 79566 is located in
Wingate ,
Texas ,
within Runnels County .
It covers approximately 127.53 square miles and serves a population of
228 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 325 .
About ZIP code 79566
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $267,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($46,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 79566 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
228
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
399
Geography
Land area
127.53 sq mi
Water area
0.51 sq mi
Latitude
32.0573
Longitude
-100.1287
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
325
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.1%
52.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
11.2%
26.7%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
27.6%
18.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.1%
2.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$46,875
Median household income
$267,900
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 66 28.9% 18 and over 162 71.1% 65 and over 83 36.4% Median age 55.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.1%
52.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
11.2%
26.7%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
27.6%
18.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.1%
2.1%
7.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 9.6% $15k–$25k 2.1% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 27.7% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 1.1% $100k–$150k 14.9% $200k+ 13.8% Median income $46,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $267,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.6% Renter occupied 6.4% Vacant 32.9% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 7.1% 1990–1999 8.6% 1980–1989 9.3% 1970–1979 3.6% 1960–1969 17.9% 1950–1959 20.7% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 20.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 42.9% 3 bedrooms 35.7% 4 bedrooms 21.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 21.3% 2 vehicles 58.5% 3 or more 18.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.3% Electricity 43.6% Propane / LP gas 30.9% Wood 4.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 48 51.1% Cohabiting couple 6 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 27 28.7% Female householder, no spouse 13 13.8% Households with children under 18 11 11.7% Households with seniors (65+) 62 66.0% Average household size 2.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 0.0% Married 49.5% 67.8% Separated 3.9% 0.0% Widowed 4.9% 18.6% Divorced 41.7% 13.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.1% Bachelor's or higher 16.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 10.6% Kindergarten 6 9.1% Elementary school 53 80.3% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
44.3%
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Professional & management
15.7%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 50.0% Service 7.1% Sales & office 32.9% Natural resources & construction 10.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 90.0% Government 10.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 98.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.6% Retirement income 35.1% Supplemental Security 4.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 42.4% High cholesterol 43.4% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 8.5% Arthritis 32.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 9.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 24.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 18.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 60.7% Cholesterol screening 94.0% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 8 4.9%
Disability % Any disability 27.2% Under 18 22.7% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 56.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.6% Public insurance 58.8% No insurance 15.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 221 96.9% Spanish 9 4.1% Other Indo-European 9 4.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 228 100.0% Born in same state 224 98.2% Born in different state 207 90.8% Foreign born 4 1.8% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 21 9.2% Arab 12 5.3%
Ancestry Count % French 11 4.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.2% Internet access 97.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79566
What city is ZIP code 79566 in?
ZIP code 79566 is primarily assigned to Wingate, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79566 in?
ZIP code 79566 falls within Taylor County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79566 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 79566 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79566 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 79566 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 79566 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 79566 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79566?
The median household income in ZIP code 79566 is $46,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79566 in?
ZIP code 79566 observes the CST timezone.
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