| ZIP Code | 79605 |
|---|---|
| City | Abilene |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Elevation | 1,757 ft |
| Latitude | 32.434599 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.781827 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48441 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 64% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 243 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,560 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 2,573 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 2,807 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,340 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,393 (27.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,565 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $159,800 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,077/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,795 |
| Vacant Units | 1,347 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,795 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,347 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 79605 is located in Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County. With a population of 28,257, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 79605 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,565 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79605 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,077 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.5%) and renters (42.6%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 79605 is majority White (62.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.4%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79605 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 79605 in Abilene, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 28,257 residents, a median household income of $59,565, and a median home value of $159,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.