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Winkler County
Wink, TX
79789
79789 ZIP Code — Wink, TX
Winkler County, Texas
ZIP code 79789 is located in
Wink ,
Texas ,
within Winkler County .
It covers approximately 34.01 square miles and serves a population of
1,021 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79789
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 $117,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $111,875.
The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 79789 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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City
Status
Wink
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
1,021
Population density
30 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
495
Geography
Land area
34.01 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
31.7436
Longitude
-103.1655
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.2%
40.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.0%
31.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
47.5%
25.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.2%
2.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$111,875
Median household income
$117,800
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 318 31.1% 18 and over 703 68.9% 65 and over 49 4.8% Median age 32.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 849 74.5% Hispanic or Latino 119 10.4% Other race 75 6.6% Two or more races 50 4.4% Asian 43 3.8% Black or African American 4 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.2%
40.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.0%
31.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
47.5%
25.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.2%
2.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $10k–$15k 1.4% $15k–$25k 5.7% $25k–$35k 1.7% $35k–$50k 9.7% $50k–$75k 10.3% $75k–$100k 5.4% $100k–$150k 41.8% $150k–$200k 15.2% $200k+ 6.0% Median income $111,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $117,800 Median rent / month $183 Owner occupied 84.5% Renter occupied 15.5% Vacant 18.6% Single-family detached 83.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 6.1% 2000–2009 0.5% 1990–1999 2.3% 1980–1989 12.8% 1970–1979 21.9% 1960–1969 35.4% 1950–1959 16.1% 1940–1949 0.5% 1939 or earlier 4.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 11.9% 3 bedrooms 65.7% 4 bedrooms 19.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.6% 1 vehicle 7.7% 2 vehicles 37.5% 3 or more 48.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.6% Electricity 45.0% Propane / LP gas 0.3% Wood 0.6% Solar 2.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 215 61.6% Cohabiting couple 41 11.7% Male householder, no spouse 37 10.6% Female householder, no spouse 56 16.0% Households with children under 18 185 53.0% Households with seniors (65+) 46 13.2% Average household size 2.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.2% 10.0% Married 61.9% 65.1% Separated 0.3% 1.2% Widowed 0.5% 5.9% Divorced 15.2% 17.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.9%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.1% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 2.6% Elementary school 165 60.7% High school 75 27.6% College / grad school 25 9.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.1%
Public administration
19.1%
Education & healthcare
14.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Professional & management
2.6%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.2% Service 28.5% Sales & office 9.2% Natural resources & construction 21.4% Production & transportation 13.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.0% Government 35.1% Self-employed 0.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.2% Carpool 0.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.3% Work from home 0.4% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 20.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
43.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 14.0% Retirement income 15.8% Supplemental Security 2.6% Cash public assistance 4.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 32.1% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 5.7% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 21.7% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 5.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.5% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.5% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 28.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.7% Visited dentist 53.4% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 16 2.3%
Disability % Any disability 8.4% Under 18 4.7% 18–64 years 6.4% 65 and over 59.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.2% Public insurance 12.6% No insurance 9.6% Uninsured under 19 15.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 942 92.3% Spanish 72 7.6% Other Indo-European 29 3.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 43 4.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 953 93.3% Born in same state 943 92.4% Born in different state 713 69.8% Foreign born 10 1.0% Naturalized citizen 68 6.7% Not a US citizen 8 11.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 69 6.8% English 60 5.9% French 51 5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 44 4.3% Polish 5 0.5% Irish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.2% Internet access 96.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79789
What city is ZIP code 79789 in?
ZIP code 79789 is primarily assigned to Wink, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79789 in?
ZIP code 79789 falls within Winkler County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79789 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 79789 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 79789 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 79789 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79789?
The median home value in ZIP code 79789 is $117,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79789?
The median household income in ZIP code 79789 is $111,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79789 in?
ZIP code 79789 observes the CST timezone.
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