Shamrock
City in Wheeler County, Texas
Shamrock is a city in Wheeler County, Texas, with 1,789 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,343 ft (714 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Samnorwood, 11.6 miles S.
- 1,789residents (2020 Census)
- 2,343 ftelevation · 714 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 874 / sq mipopulation density
- 79079ZIP code
About Shamrock
Shamrock is a city in Wheeler County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 1,789. The city is located in the eastern portion of the Texas Panhandle, centered along the crossroads of Interstate 40 (formerly U.S. Route 66) and U.S. Route 83. Due to its location at this intersection, Shamrock has been called the gateway to the Southwest. It is 110 miles (180 km) east of Amarillo, 188 miles (303 km) west of Oklahoma City, and 291 miles (468 km) northwest of Dallas.
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Living in Shamrock
- Median household income
- $46,912
- Median home value
- $91,000
- Median rent
- $958/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Shamrock had 1,789 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Density | 874 per sq mi (337 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shamrock at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Wheeler County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,789 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.05 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2154° N, 100.2461° W |
| ZIP code | 79079 |
| Official website | shamrocktexas.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4867160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shamrock
- Samnorwood11.6 mi S
- Texola, OK14.3 mi E
- Wheeler15.7 mi N
- McLean20.0 mi W
- Erick, OK21.3 mi E
- Quail22.2 mi S
- Sweetwater, OK23.0 mi NE
- Mobeetie24.6 mi NW
- Wellington25.0 mi S
- Alanreed27.5 mi W
- Allison28.4 mi N
- Hedley33.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shamrock
What county is Shamrock in?
Shamrock is in Wheeler County, Texas.
What is the population of Shamrock, TX?
1,789 people lived in Shamrock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shamrock, TX?
The ZIP code of Shamrock is 79079.
What is the elevation of Shamrock?
2,343 feet (714 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shamrock?
Samnorwood (11.6 mi), Texola (14.3 mi), Wheeler (15.7 mi), McLean (20.0 mi), Erick (21.3 mi).
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