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Ben Wheeler, TX

Census-designated place in Van Zandt County, Texas.

Population

1,792

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

597

ZIP codes

0

Ben Wheeler and its ZIP codes

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Ben Wheeler at a glance

  • Ben Wheeler is about 5.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $120,523, 54% above the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,400 (5% below Texas).

Local data for Ben Wheeler, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ben Wheeler, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$120,523

Poverty rate

3.6%

Median home value

$268,400

Homeownership

66.5%

Bachelor's or higher

16.1%

Median age

29.7

Average commute

61.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (205), Irish Americans (91), Italian Americans (68).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Zandt County. PPP loans are for Ben Wheeler.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,144

12,908 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,646

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$398M

FY 2026, $6,684 per person

Van Zandt County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ben Wheeler, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.3%
  • Carpooled29.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.1%

Average one-way commute: 61.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ben Wheeler, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

495

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

107

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 33°F

46.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ben Wheeler, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.7%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

14.1%

U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts

Cities near Ben Wheeler

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Callender LakeCensus-designated place5.3 mi4.1
VanCity6.4 mi3
EdomCity7.3 mi2.5
BrownsboroCity11 mi2.4
MurchisonCity12 mi1.6
CantonCity13 mi6.2
HideawayCity15 mi2.1
Grand SalineCity16 mi2.1
ChandlerCity16 mi6.1
FruitvaleCity18 mi1.9
LindaleCity18 mi6.2
Myrtle SpringsCensus-designated place18 mi7.3
MineolaCity19 mi10.3
Moore StationCity19 mi1.3
AthensCity19 mi17.8
EdgewoodTown20 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ben Wheeler, TX in?
Ben Wheeler is in Van Zandt County, Texas.
What is the population of Ben Wheeler, TX?
About 1,792 people live in Ben Wheeler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ben Wheeler?
Nearby places include Callender Lake (5.3 mi), Van (6.4 mi), Edom (7.3 mi), Brownsboro (11 mi), Murchison (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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