79603 ZIP Code – Abilene, Texas
ZIP code 79603 is a large ZIP code located in Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County with a population of approximately 24,189 residents. At $52,055, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $105,200 is well below the national average, with 62.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $976 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, below the national average. About 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.1%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 35.0, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 79563, 79607, 79606.
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ZIP 79603 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79603 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $105k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $976 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79563 – Tye
- 79607 – Dyess Afb
- 79606 – Abilene
- 79605 – Abilene
- 79536 – Merkel
- 79508 – Buffalo Gap
- 79562 – Tuscola
- 79699 – Abilene
- 79602 – Abilene
- 79525 – Hawley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79563 | TYE | 1,024 | $53,553 |
| 79607 | DYESS AFB | 3,699 | $58,372 |
| 79606 | ABILENE | 27,797 | $73,381 |
| 79605 | ABILENE | 28,989 | $56,890 |
| 79536 | MERKEL | 6,123 | $67,788 |