| ZIP Code | 79606 |
|---|---|
| City | Abilene |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft |
| Latitude | 32.362767 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.817334 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48441 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 66 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,803 (20.9%) |
| Some College | 1,436 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 3,097 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 2,881 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,906 (38%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,201 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,500 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,165/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,191 |
| Vacant Units | 1,039 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,191 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,039 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 79606 is located in Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County. With a population of 29,428, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 79606 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,201 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79606 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,165 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.6%) and renters (43.4%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 79606 is majority White (69.21%). Residents are well-educated — 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79606 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 79606 in Abilene, TX is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,428 residents, a median household income of $83,201, and a median home value of $248,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.