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ZIP Code 79096
Wheeler, Texas

ZIP code 79096 is in Wheeler, located in Wheeler County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 2,033. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $49,265, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,033
Census ZCTA
County
Wheeler
FIPS 48483
Median income (est.)
$49,265
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
242.486 mi²
+ 0.181 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityWheeler, TX
CountyWheeler County (FIPS 48483)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates35.43739, -100.19671
Land / Water Area242.486 mi² land · 0.181 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 810 individual tax returns filed in 79096 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
29.6%
$25K–$50K
21.0%
$50K–$75K
18.5%
$75K–$100K
11.1%
$100K–$200K
14.8%
$200K+
4.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 28% of 79096's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($49,265) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 79096's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$49,265
▲ 12.6%
Filers earning $200K+
4.9%
▲ 1.2 pt
Total filers
810
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79096/soi?year=… $43K 2020 $44K 2021 $49K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 79096 ZCTA.

2000
1,940
 
2010
2,229
▲ +14.9%
2020
2,033
▼ -8.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number489645
City AliasesWheeler

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79096 in?

ZIP code 79096 is in Wheeler County, Texas (county FIPS code 48483).

What city is ZIP code 79096?

The primary USPS city for 79096 is Wheeler, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79096?

The 2020 Census population of 79096 was 2,033 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79096?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79096 is about $49,265, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.