| ZIP Code | 79601 |
|---|---|
| City | Abilene |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Elevation | 1,582 ft |
| Latitude | 32.572842 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.642121 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48441 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 160 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,301 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 3,157 (23.8%) |
| Associates | 2,283 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,192 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,176 (23.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,515 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,900 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $988/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,422 |
| Vacant Units | 1,605 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,422 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,605 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 79601 is located in Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County. With a population of 26,917, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.9 years. Economically, 79601 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,515 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79601 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $182,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $988 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.8%) and renters (54.2%). Median home values have increased by 75% since 2019.
The population of 79601 is majority White (55.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79601 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 79601 in Abilene, TX is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 26,917 residents, a median household income of $54,515, and a median home value of $182,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.