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Wolfe City, TX
City in Hunt County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75496.
Population
1,148
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,022
ZIP codes
1
Wolfe City and its ZIP codes
Wolfe City at a glance
- Wolfe City is about 8.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,031 a year, 34% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,200 (47% below Texas) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Wolfe City, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wolfe City, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,031
Poverty rate
22.9%
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
36.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (99), Irish Americans (88), Scottish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hunt County. PPP loans are for Wolfe City.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,260
33,372 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $19,316 per person
PPP loans
$1.7M
81 loans, 244 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wolfe City, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 36.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wolfe City, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
159
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 33°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wolfe City, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Crime in Wolfe City
Wolfe City Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 133
- per 100,000 people · 38% of the TX rate
- Property crime
- 466
- per 100,000 people · 26% of the TX rate
ZIP codes in Wolfe City
1 in or overlapping Wolfe City. Population shown
Cities near Wolfe City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaileyCity | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LadoniaTown | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| CelesteCity | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| NeylandvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LeonardCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| CommerceCity | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| Pecan GapCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| WindomTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Dodd CityTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Blue RidgeCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| TrentonCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| CampbellCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| BonhamCity | 17 mi | 9.8 |
| Honey GroveCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| GreenvilleCity | 18 mi | 32.3 |
| EctorCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wolfe City, TX in?
- Wolfe City is in Hunt County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Wolfe City, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wolfe City include 75496.
- What is the population of Wolfe City, TX?
- About 1,148 people live in Wolfe City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wolfe City?
- Nearby places include Bailey (7.1 mi), Ladonia (8.5 mi), Celeste (8.8 mi), Neylandville (12 mi), Leonard (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023