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Wheeler County, TX
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Wheeler County, Texas.
Population
4,862
Land area
915sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Wheeler County
Wheeler County at a glance
- Wheeler County is 95% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,167 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,100 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $970 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Shamrock (1,710), Wheeler (1,431) and Allison (101).
Local data for Wheeler County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheeler County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,167
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$106,100
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,047), Irish Americans (416), German Americans (397).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,489
1,684 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,330
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.1M
FY 2026, $6,035 per person
PPP loans
$10.2M
280 loans, 1,411 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wheeler County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheeler County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
658
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 24°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheeler County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wheeler County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wheeler County, TX?
- Shamrock is the largest city or town in Wheeler County, with about 1,710 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wheeler County?
- Wheeler County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79061, 79079, 79096.
- What is the population of Wheeler County, TX?
- About 4,862 people live in Wheeler County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wheeler County?
- Wheeler County borders Beckham County, OK, Gray County, Roger Mills County, OK, Donley County, Hemphill County, Collingsworth County, Roberts County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023