| City: | Wink, Texas |
| County: | Winkler County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:57:04 AM |
| Population: | 927 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.7436, -103.1655 |
| Land Area: | 34.014 sq mi |
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Wink, Texas sits in the heart of the Permian Basin oil country, covering 195 square miles of rural Winkler County. With a population of 927 residents spread across this vast territory, it's a classic West Texas oil patch community where distances are measured in miles and neighbors are few.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 497 PO Boxes for 339 households, an adoption rate of 147%. That high number isn't surprising in oil country. The boxes serve not just local residents but also oil field workers, ranch hands, and people from surrounding areas who drive to Wink for mail service.
Rural carrier routes handle limited street delivery to a handful of addresses on N Cross Ave, E Hendricks Blvd, and County Road 201. Most residents and businesses rely exclusively on PO Boxes. With 23 business establishments employing 231 workers in a town of 927 people, the local economy runs on oil, gas, and supporting services.
Median household income stands at $127,898, well above the national average. That income level reflects oil field work, not college degrees. Only 15.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Most residents work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (468 workers) or agriculture and extraction (122 workers). It's blue-collar prosperity built on West Texas oil.
Housing patterns tell the story of an older oil town. The median home value is $141,400, and most homes were built decades ago. Homeownership dominates at 80% (272 of 339 occupied units). The median age of 34.9 years indicates a working-age population, not retirees. These are families and workers drawn by oil field jobs, not scenic beauty or resort amenities.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Median Age | 34.9 years |
| Households | 339 |
| Median Household Income | $127,898 |
| Median Home Value | $141,400 |
| Owner-Occupied Housing | 80.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.2% |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
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Wink, TX 79789Street delivery is limited to a small number of addresses on rural routes. For most purposes, use a PO Box.
Minimal street infrastructure with a small established grid (Cross Ave, Hendricks Blvd, 1st St) and rural county roads.
ZIP Code 79789 has 927 residents and 339 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 34.9 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.0%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 927Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,420Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 27.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $106,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 339Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $124,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 884 | 954 | 1,150 | 1,131 | 1,052 | 1,043 | 908 | 783 | 824 | 1,023 | 1,070 | 1,021 | 1,380 | 1,420 |
| Decennial Census | 974 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 927 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.9
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 35.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 37 | 28 | 53 | 38 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 41 | 27 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 32 | 34 | 47 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 38 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 13 |
| Total | 69 | 62 | 100 | 66 | 50 | 59 | 58 | 65 | 49 | 49 | 62 | 70 | 57 | 42 | 29 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
| White: | 695 | 60.65% |
| Black: | 7 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 347 | 30.28% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.09% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.70% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 88 | 7.68% |
| Total: | 1,146 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 446 | 48.11% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 481 | 51.89% | 35.8 years |
| Total: | 927 | 100% | 34.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,340 | 94.37% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 18 | 1.27% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 0.77% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 51 | 4.37% |
| Total Population: | 1,420 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,358 | 95.63% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 62 | 4.37% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $106,250, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $62,955 (145.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,417. Family households earn a median of $124,063 versus $30,588 for nonfamily households (a difference of $93,475). By gender, male median income is $89,464 and female is $40,750, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $48,714 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.9%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,295 | $48,906 | $55,536 | $64,444 | $68,421 | $74,167 | $70,909 | $71,094 | $70,833 | $100,978 | $105,188 | $111,875 | $127,898 | $106,250 |
| Median Family Income | $63,173 | $67,321 | $75,875 | $75,809 | $74,688 | $84,688 | $77,500 | $78,958 | $88,472 | $102,174 | $106,750 | $113,155 | $136,042 | $124,063 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,167 | $29,875 | $31,875 | $29,583 | $31,563 | $32,969 | $34,688 | $41,071 | $40,781 | $44,063 | $49,375 | $56,875 | $0 | $30,588 |
| Median Male Income | $55,833 | $53,750 | $61,324 | $61,063 | $0 | $61,389 | $68,500 | $65,625 | $63,125 | $74,583 | $66,771 | $66,579 | $85,833 | $89,464 |
| Median Female Income | $29,700 | $37,656 | $38,672 | $32,426 | $0 | $38,864 | $40,694 | $36,250 | $41,875 | $36,250 | $31,094 | $40,227 | $32,813 | $40,750 |
| Employed: | 678 | 67.00% |
| Unemployed: | 19 | 1.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 315 | 31.13% |
| Total: | 1,012 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 256 | 37.76% |
| Service: | 75 | 11.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 114 | 16.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 149 | 21.98% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 84 | 12.39% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 678 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $124,600, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $88,100 (241.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,200. The median gross rent is $678, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $261 (62.59%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.02% (32.19% with a mortgage, 67.81% free-and-clear) and renters 8.98% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.40%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $36,500 | $39,800 | $52,300 | $54,100 | $55,200 | $58,600 | $63,300 | $50,300 | $56,400 | $103,900 | $114,600 | $117,800 | $141,400 | $124,600 |
| Less than $500: | 12 | 26.09% |
| $500 to $999: | 21 | 45.65% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 13 | 28.26% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $417 | $479 | $502 | $524 | $521 | $492 | $678 | $740 | $731 | $808 | $769 | $183 | $696 | $678 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 150 | 29.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 316 | 61.72% |
| Renter Occupied: | 46 | 8.98% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 512 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 512 | 93.60% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 6.40% |
| Total Housing Units: | 547 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 400 | 73.13% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 17 | 3.11% |
| Other Units: | 130 | 23.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 547 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 86.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 16.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 5.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.22%). College enrollment is 8.45%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 27 | 3.04% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 2.36% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 335 | 37.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 266 | 29.92% |
| Associate's degree: | 52 | 5.85% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 180 | 20.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 0.90% |
| Total: | 889 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 841 | 94.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 188 | 21.15% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,223 | 80.35% |
| Public Insurance: | 227 | 14.91% |
| No Insurance: | 72 | 4.73% |
| Total: | 1,522 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,450 | 95.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 10.2% | 14.8% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 9.7% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 8.0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 19 | 5.18% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 2.18% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 199 | 54.22% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 110 | 29.97% |
| College or graduate school: | 31 | 8.45% |
| Total: | 367 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 27 | 7.36% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 317 | 86.38% |
ZIP Code 79789 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 243 people with an annual payroll of $21,759,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 547Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,356,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $21,759,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 243Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79789 is located in Winkler County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79789. It covers 34.014 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 34.014 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 58059.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4879768Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wink city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 79789 is in the Wink-Loving Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.