ZIP Code 79096 - Wheeler Texas

79096 Overview

ZIP Code 79096 is located in Wheeler Texas. 79096 is entirely within Wheeler County. Regionally, 79096 is located in the Amarillo Area.

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ZIP Code 79096 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWheeler
Primary CountyWheeler County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,001
Area Code(s)806
Current Time
CST

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79096 Demographics

79096 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79096 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79096 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79096 is 4.1%.

Population2,001
Population Growth Rate-10.89%
Population Density10 People per Square Mile
Total Households761
Percentage High Income Households5.7%
Median Household Income (2021)$62,256
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$344,630
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 78.65%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 50.37%

79096 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,83578.65%
Black431.84%
Hispanic45219.37%
Asian00%
Native American30.13%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

79096 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White24646.95%
Black30.57%
Hispanic27051.53%
Asian20.38%
Native American30.57%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

79096 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College566.02%
Bachelor Degree17118.37%
High School Diploma34236.73%
No High School Diploma323.44%
GED or Alternate121.29%
1 or More Years of College22223.85%
Associates Degree596.34%
Masters Degree252.69%
Professional Degree20.21%
Doctorate Degree101.07%

79096 Geography

Coordinates35.43461609,-100.21360779
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionAmarillo Area
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area208 Square Miles

79096 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion27h - Red Prairie

79096 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)23273443536367665846342545
Avg Max Temp (°F)49556372808893928474605172
Avg Precip (In.).61.781.582.053.53.272.132.092.531.731.12.7822.2

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