79602 ZIP Code – Abilene, Texas
Located in Abilene, Texas, ZIP code 79602 is a large ZIP code within Taylor County with a population of approximately 26,487 residents. The median household income of $78,850 is near the Texas average and near the national average. At $213,500, median home values run below the national average, with 75.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $985 is near the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national average. An estimated 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 37.5, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79699, 79605, 79606.
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ZIP 79602 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79602 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $78k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $213k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $985 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79699 – Abilene
- 79605 – Abilene
- 79606 – Abilene
- 79510 – Clyde
- 79508 – Buffalo Gap
- 79607 – Dyess Afb
- 79562 – Tuscola
- 79603 – Abilene
- 79563 – Tye
- 79541 – Ovalo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79699 | ABILENE | 116 | Not provided |
| 79605 | ABILENE | 28,989 | $56,890 |
| 79606 | ABILENE | 27,797 | $73,381 |
| 79510 | CLYDE | 8,058 | $64,338 |
| 79508 | BUFFALO GAP | 1,041 | $74,583 |