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Wilmer, TX

City in Dallas County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75172.

Population

6,391

Land area

12.1sq mi

People per sq mi

526

ZIP codes

1

Wilmer and its ZIP codes

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Wilmer at a glance

  • Wilmer is about 4.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $59,626, 24% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,200 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $1,364 a month.

Local data for Wilmer, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wilmer, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,626

Poverty rate

32.7%

Median home value

$157,200

Median rent

$1,364/mo

Homeownership

58.5%

Bachelor's or higher

15.8%

Median age

27.8

Average commute

33.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,047), German Americans (217), Guatemalan Americans (163).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Wilmer.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$92,543

1,829,643 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$84,975

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$43.7B

FY 2026, $16,736 per person

PPP loans

$3.1M

139 loans, 309 jobs reported

Dallas County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone89.0%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home3.8%

Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wilmer, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,654

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

4,809

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 36°F

40.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wilmer, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.7%

U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts

Diabetes

14.3%

U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

30.1%

U.S. 11.1% +19.0 pts

ZIP codes in Wilmer

1 in or overlapping Wilmer. Population shown

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Cities near Wilmer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HutchinsCity3.8 mi9.1
FerrisCity3.9 mi4.6
LancasterCity5 mi33.1
Bear Creek RanchCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.6
Red OakCity5.3 mi16.2
SeagovilleCity9.2 mi18.8
Pecan HillCity9.3 mi2.1
Balch SpringsCity9.7 mi9.1
Glenn HeightsCity10 mi7.3
DeSotoCity10 mi21.6
CombineCity11 mi7.3
Oak LeafCity12 mi2.4
PalmerTown12 mi3.1
BristolCensus-designated place12 mi5.8
OvillaCity12 mi5.8
MesquiteCity13 mi49.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wilmer, TX in?
Wilmer is in Dallas County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Wilmer, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wilmer include 75172.
What is the population of Wilmer, TX?
About 6,391 people live in Wilmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wilmer?
Nearby places include Hutchins (3.8 mi), Ferris (3.9 mi), Lancaster (5 mi), Bear Creek Ranch (5.1 mi), Red Oak (5.3 mi).

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