Wink
City in Winkler County, Texas
Wink is a city in Winkler County, Texas, with 915 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,792 ft (851 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monahans, 7.0 miles SE.
- 915residents (2020 Census)
- 2,792 ftelevation · 851 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 784 / sq mipopulation density
- 79789ZIP code
About Wink
Wink is a city in Winkler County, Texas, United States. Its population was 915 at the 2020 census. Wink was a temporary childhood home to singer and songwriter Roy Orbison, although he was born in Vernon, Texas. Orbison later described the major components of life in Wink as "football, oil fields, oil, grease, and sand", and in later years expressed relief that he was able to leave the desolate town.
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Living in Wink
- Median household income
- $103,472
- Median home value
- $121,900
- Median rent
- $678/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Wink had 915 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 915 |
|---|---|
| Density | 784 per sq mi (303 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wink at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Winkler County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 915 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,792 ft (851 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7545° N, 103.1541° W |
| ZIP code | 79789 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4879768 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wink
- Monahans7.0 mi SE
- Kermit7.8 mi NE
- Pyote15.1 mi S
- Wickett15.6 mi SE
- Thorntonville18.3 mi SE
- Southwest Sandhill20.0 mi SE
- Barstow24.7 mi SW
- Jal, NM25.0 mi N
- Mentone26.3 mi W
- Town of Pecos33.3 mi SW
- Grandfalls33.6 mi SE
- Lindsay35.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Wink
What county is Wink in?
Wink is in Winkler County, Texas.
What is the population of Wink, TX?
915 people lived in Wink at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wink, TX?
The ZIP code of Wink is 79789.
What is the elevation of Wink?
2,792 feet (851 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wink?
Monahans (7.0 mi), Kermit (7.8 mi), Pyote (15.1 mi), Wickett (15.6 mi), Thorntonville (18.3 mi).
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