Wheeler County, TX ZIP Codes
6 ZIP codes cover all or part of Wheeler County, Texas: 79079, 79096, 79057, 79061, 79003 and 79011. The Census Bureau counts 4,862 residents in the county, with a median household income of $60,167 and a median home value of $106,100. Median household income ranges from $51,250 in 79079 to $70,865 in 79057. Its largest communities include Shamrock, Wheeler, Mobeetie and Samnorwood.
Wheeler County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,862 |
| Households | 1,928 |
| Median household income | $60,167 |
| Median home value | $106,100 |
| Median age | 41.3 |
| Median rent | $970 |
All 6 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,968 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,364 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $51,250 (79079) to $70,865 (79057) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $60,455 |
| Homeowners | 77.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 39.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 14 routes, 1,615 homes (5 of 6 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wheeler County: 79057 ($70,865)
- Most residents: 79079 (2,222 people)
- Highest homeownership: 79057 (85.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 79096 (49.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 79096 (13.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 79096 (39.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 79096 ($160,600)
Every ZIP code in Wheeler County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79079 | Shamrock | 2,222 | 995 | $51,250 | $92,500 | 75.2% | 34.5% | 9.0% | 6 | 1,176 | 59% of its land |
| 79096 | Wheeler | 2,095 | 743 | $67,165 | $160,600 | 75.9% | 49.3% | 13.0% | 2 | 257 | 100% of its land |
| 79057 | Mclean | 1,010 | 401 | $70,865 | $91,300 | 85.8% | 37.7% | 10.2% | 4 | 148 | 14% of its land |
| 79061 | Mobeetie | 288 | 109 | $99,861 | $95,800 | 89.9% | 25.7% | 1.4% | 1 | 111 | 91% of its land |
| 79003 | Allison | 177 | 49 | $73,125 | $83,900 | 67.3% | 44.9% | 6.8% | — | — | 26% of its land |
| 79011 | Briscoe | 176 | 67 | $54,375 | $226,600 | 73.1% | 23.9% | 25.9% | 1 | 64 | 51% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Wheeler County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Shamrock — 1,710 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wheeler — 1,431 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mobeetie — 64 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Samnorwood — 27 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wheeler County, TX?
- 79079, 79096, 79057, 79061, 79003 and 79011. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Wheeler County?
- 4,862 residents in 1,928 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Wheeler County?
- $60,167 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $51,250 (79079) to $70,865 (79057).
- Which Wheeler County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 79057, at $70,865, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wheeler County?
- For the 5 of 6 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 14 carrier routes reaching 1,615 residential and 141 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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