ZIP code 79096
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79096 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Wheeler, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 79096 ZIP code area.
79096 is the zip code for
Wheeler, TX
- Total population
- 2,229▲
- Housing units
- 975▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 242.55
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 9.19▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.18
Demographic data for zip code 79096
- Male
- 1,120▲
- Female
- 1,109▲
- Median age
- Male
- 34.50
- Female
- 36.20
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 809▲
- Family households
- 608▲
- Nonfamily households
- 201●
- Average household size
- 2.70▲
- Average family size
- 3.17▲
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 975▲
- Occupied housing units
- 809▲
- Owner-occupied
- 607▲
- Renter-occupied
- 202▲
- Vacant housing units
- 166▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 184▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 165▲
- 10 to 14 years
- 184▲
- 15 to 19 years
- 151▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 116▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 312▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 266▲
- 45 to 54 years
- 257▼
- 55 to 59 years
- 126▼
- 60 to 64 years
- 129▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 170▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 121▲
- 85 years and over
- 48▼
- Median age
- 35.10▼
Age:
Age
- White
- 1,387
- Hispanic or Latino
- 804
- Black or African American
- 9
- Asian
- 7
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 4
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 0
- Two or More Races
- 18
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 79096
- Population
(16 years and over) - 1,404
- Civilian labor force
- 894
- Employed
- 848
- Unemployed
- 46
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 510
- Percent Unemployed
- 5.1%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 828
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 573
- Carpooled
- 171
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 7
- Walked
- 24
- Other means
- 12
- Worked at home
- 41
- Mean travel time
- 23.3 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 848
- Management / business / science / arts
- 280
- Service
- 157
- Sales / office
- 101
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 203
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 107
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 848
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 206
- Construction
- 77
- Manufacturing
- 6
- Wholesale trade
- 10
- Retail trade
- 67
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 67
- Information
- 8
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 20
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 36
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 195
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 41
- Public administration
- 33
- Other services
- 82
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 848
- Private wage & salary workers
- 624
- Government workers
- 148
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 76
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 649
- Less than $10,000
- 10
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 39
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 100
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 72
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 85
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 120
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 93
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 55
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 41
- $200,000 or more
- 34
- Median household income
- $52,102
- Mean household income
- $75,330
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 11.6%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 79096
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelton School Intersection Fm 596 And 2697 | (806) 826-5708 | 93 | 49 | 9.2 |
| Wheeler School 1 Mustang Dr | (806) 826-5534 | 375 | 113 | 11.3 |
Public libraries around Wheeler, TX
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Collingsworth Public Library www.collingsworthpubliclibrar… | 711 15th St Wellington, TX 79095 |
| Wheeler Public Library www.harringtonlc.org | 306 S Canadian St Wheeler, TX 79096 |
| Oldham County Public Library www.hlc-lib.org | 914 Main Vega, TX 79092 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79096
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingsworth General Hospital | 1014 15th Street Wellington, TX 79095 | (806) 447-2521 | 20 |
| Coon Memorial Hospital & Home www.coonmemorial.org | 1411 Denver Avenue Dalhart, TX 79022 | (806) 244-4571 | 23 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | 2601 Dimmitt Road Plainview, TX 79072 | (806) 296-5531 | 36 |
| Golden Plains Comm Hospital www.borger.com | 200 South Mcgee Street Borger, TX 79007 | (806) 273-1100 | 52 |
| Hansford Hospital | 707 South Roland Street Spearman, TX 79081 | (806) 659-2535 | 28 |
| Hemphill County Hospital | 1020 South Fourth Street Canadian, TX 79014 | (806) 323-6422 | 19 |
| Hereford Regional Medical Ctr | 801 East Third Street Hereford, TX 79045 | (806) 364-2141 | 40 |
| Hi-Plains Hospital | 203 West Fourth Street Hale Center, TX 79041 | (806) 839-2471 | 84 |
| Moore County Hospital District www.mchd.net | 224 East Second Street Dumas, TX 79029 | (806) 935-7171 | 58 |
| Ochiltree General Hospital | 3101 Garrett Drive Perryton, TX 79070 | (806) 435-3606 | 45 |
| Pampa Regional Medical Ctr www.triadhospitals.com | One Medical Plaza Pampa, TX 79065 | (806) 665-3721 | 91 |
| Parkview Hospital | 1000 Sweetwater Street Wheeler, TX 79096 | (806) 826-5581 | 25 |
| Parmer County Comm Hospital | 1307 Cleveland Street Friona, TX 79035 | (806) 250-2754 | 25 |
| Plains Memorial Hospital | 310 West Halsell Street Dimmitt, TX 79027 | (806) 647-2191 | 32 |
| Shamrock General Hospital | 1000 South Main Street Shamrock, TX 79079 | (806) 256-2114 | 32 |
| Swisher Memorial Hospital Dist | 539 Southeast Second Tulia, TX 79088 | (806) 995-8200 | 26 |
Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 79096
| Hotel name | Address | # of Rooms | Low rate | High rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baymont Inn and Suites, Wheeler, Tx | 1410 S Alan L Bean Blvd Wheeler, TX 79096 | 51 | 72 | 150 |
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