Welcome to Wilmer ...
The city of Wilmer is located Wilmer is located in Dallas County<1>. The location of Wilmer has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2> While we don't have a date for the founding of Wilmer, you might consider that their post office opened in 1884. From the Census Estimates for 2019, Wilmer has a population of 4,832 people<3> (see below for details). The community of Wilmer is 440 feet [134 m] above sea level.<4>. Time Zone: Wilmer lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time Wilmer is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (214), (469)<5> and (972). The ZIP code for Wilmer: 75172<6> Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Wilmer had an population of 4,832 people. This is an increase of 31.23% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 42.41% since the 2000 Census). At the time of the 2010 Census, Wilmer had a population of 3,682 people. This makes Wilmer the county's 25th most populous community. The population of Wilmer represents 0.01% of the total population of Texas (which has 25,145,561 people), making it the state's 402nd most populous community. With a 2010 count of 3,682 people, the population of Wilmer increased 8.52% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 3,393 people). More information can be found on the Census Page for Wilmer. Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Wilmer - they are located in Alabama, British Columbia, Louisiana, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania (2) and Virginia (2). For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Wilmer. We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Wilmer. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Wilmer. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wilmer. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wilmer. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Wilmer. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wilmer. See our Newspapers Page for Wilmer. Looking for more information about Wilmer? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions. In addition to the Tourism page for Wilmer, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Wilmer. We originally found mention of Wilmer in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page. From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Wilmer was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Wilmer in the book titled .<8> From that list, the Wilmer post office opened in 1884.
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Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wilmer. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page. The official website for Dallas County: www.dallascounty.org/ The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
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<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Dallas, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. <2> The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. <3> Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Wilmer. <4> The elevation is an estimate for the area around Wilmer - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <5> Of the area codes for Wilmer, area code (469, 972) is an overlay. <6> ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Wilmer). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wilmer or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <7> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <8> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/