ZIP code 79096
Where is ZIP code 79096?
Wheeler, Texas
Wheeler County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79096 belongs to Wheeler, Texas in Wheeler County. 79096 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 580 and 806. About 2,095 people live in the 79096 area, where the median household income is $67,165. The closest ZIP codes are 79061 (Mobeetie, 11.6 mi northwest), 79011 (Briscoe, 11.7 mi northeast) and 79003 (Allison, 14.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 79096 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wheeler |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Wheeler County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 580, 806 |
| Coordinates | 35.4319, -100.2568 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 790 |
Population and income in 79096
| Population | 2,095 · lower than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.5 years · higher than 56% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $67,165 · lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,215 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $160,600 · lower than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $963 a month |
| Housing units | 923 |
| Households | 743 (2.7 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 258.77 sq mi (plus 0.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79096. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79096
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79061 | Mobeetie, TX | 11.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79011 | Briscoe, TX | 11.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 79003 | Allison, TX | 14.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79079 | Shamrock, TX | 15 mi S | Standard |
| 73666 | Sweetwater, OK | 20.1 mi E | Standard |
| 73668 | Texola, OK | 21.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 79057 | Mclean, TX | 23.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 73660 | Reydon, OK | 24.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 73645 | Erick, OK | 26.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 79077 | Samnorwood, TX | 26.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79054 | Lefors, TX | 30.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79002 | Alanreed, TX | 31.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79096 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79096
123 MAIN ST
WHEELER TX 79096
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79096-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79096?
- 79096 is a Wheeler, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79096 in?
- ZIP code 79096 is in Wheeler County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79096 in?
- 79096 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79096?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79096 use area codes 580 and 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79096?
- About 2,095 people live in ZIP code 79096, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79096?
- The median household income in 79096 is $67,165 a year, lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79096?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79096 are 79061 (Mobeetie, 11.6 miles), 79011 (Briscoe, 11.7 miles), 79003 (Allison, 14.9 miles) and 79079 (Shamrock, 15 miles).