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ZIP Code 79789

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

974
9/sq mi
$106,250
Median income
$124,600
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wink pairs an upper-quartile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79789 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79789 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.6 square miles in Wink, Winkler County, Texas. The area is home to 974 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 79789 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79789 sits at $106,250 (41% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $41,544. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $124,600 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $678 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79789 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Winkler County, so you can benchmark 79789 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79789

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79789.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 79789, Wink, 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

974

Population

103.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79789?

34.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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?

$106,250

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$41,544

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79789 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,250 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

547

Total Housing Units

512

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$124,600

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$678

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 79789, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,759,000.

21

Businesses

243

Employees

$21.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 23.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 23.8%
Retail trade 4 19.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 19.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79745 Kermit, TX 6,125 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79789 in?
ZIP code 79789 (Wink) is located in Winkler County, Texas. Winkler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winkler-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79789?
ZIP code 79789 in Wink, TX has a population of 974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79789?
The median household income in ZIP 79789 is $106,250, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79789?
The median home value in ZIP 79789 is $124,600, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79789?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79789 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79789?
ZIP code 79789 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79789?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79789 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79789?
In ZIP code 79789, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 79789?
In ZIP code 79789, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79789?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79789 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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