79605 ZIP Code – Abilene, Texas
ZIP code 79605 is a large ZIP code located in Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County with a population of approximately 28,989 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $56,890, which is below the Texas average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $151,900, well below the national average, with 60.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,061 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.9% is near the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 25.0%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 34.6, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 79607, 79699, 79606.
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ZIP 79605 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79605 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $151k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,061 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79607 – Dyess Afb
- 79699 – Abilene
- 79606 – Abilene
- 79603 – Abilene
- 79563 – Tye
- 79602 – Abilene
- 79508 – Buffalo Gap
- 79601 – Abilene
- 79525 – Hawley
- 79562 – Tuscola
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79607 | DYESS AFB | 3,699 | $58,372 |
| 79699 | ABILENE | 116 | Not provided |
| 79606 | ABILENE | 27,797 | $73,381 |
| 79603 | ABILENE | 24,189 | $52,055 |
| 79563 | TYE | 1,024 | $53,553 |