79606 ZIP Code – Abilene, Texas
79606 is a large ZIP code in Abilene, Texas, part of Taylor County with a population of approximately 27,797 residents. The median household income is $73,381 — near the Texas average and near the national average. The median home value of $238,700 is near the national average, with 53.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,114 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 62% single-family (increasing), 28% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.3%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 6.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 38.1%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 33.5, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 79603, 79607, 79508.
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ZIP 79606 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79606 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $238k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,114 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79603 – Abilene
- 79607 – Dyess Afb
- 79508 – Buffalo Gap
- 79605 – Abilene
- 79563 – Tye
- 79562 – Tuscola
- 79602 – Abilene
- 79699 – Abilene
- 79536 – Merkel
- 79541 – Ovalo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79603 | ABILENE | 24,189 | $52,055 |
| 79607 | DYESS AFB | 3,699 | $58,372 |
| 79508 | BUFFALO GAP | 1,041 | $74,583 |
| 79605 | ABILENE | 28,989 | $56,890 |
| 79563 | TYE | 1,024 | $53,553 |