Wingate, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79566

Taylor County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

333
1/sq mi
$77,000
Median income
$136,100
Median home value
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wingate pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79566 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79566 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 416.3 square miles in Wingate, Taylor County, Texas. The area is home to 333 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79566 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79566 sits at $77,000 (2% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,800. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $136,100 (45% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79566 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79566 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79566, Wingate, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

333

Population

416.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79566?

50.2

Median Age

59.6%

Male

40.4%

Female

19.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,000

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$40,800

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79566 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,000 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

150

Total Housing Units

100

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$136,100

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 79566, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,339,000.

4

Businesses

61

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79566 in?
ZIP code 79566 (Wingate) is located in Taylor County, Texas. Taylor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taylor-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79566?
ZIP code 79566 in Wingate, TX has a population of 333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79566?
The median household income in ZIP 79566 is $77,000, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79566?
The median home value in ZIP 79566 is $136,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79566?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79566 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79566?
ZIP code 79566 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79566?
In ZIP code 79566, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79566?
In ZIP code 79566, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79566?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79566 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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