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Wise County, TX
12 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Wise County, Texas.
Population
75,005
Land area
904sq mi
People per sq mi
83
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Wise County
Wise County at a glance
- Wise County is 28% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,421, 19% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $304,900 (7% above Texas) and median rent is $1,299 a month.
- Its largest cities are Decatur (7,426), Bridgeport (6,331) and Aurora (1,760).
Local data for Wise County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wise County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,421
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$304,900
Prices +0.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,299/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,129), German Americans (8,436), Irish Americans (6,211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,064
21,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $6,564 per person
PPP loans
$119M
1,725 loans, 12,895 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$194K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wise County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wise County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
940
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 33°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wise County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wise County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wise County, TX?
- Decatur is the largest city or town in Wise County, with about 7,426 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wise County?
- Wise County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76023, 76071, 76073, 76078, 76225.
- What is the population of Wise County, TX?
- About 75,005 people live in Wise County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wise County?
- Wise County borders Tarrant County, Denton County, Parker County, Cooke County, Montague County, Jack County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023