ZIP Code 79601 — Abilene, TX

Taylor | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 79601 in Abilene, TX has a population of 28,050 with a median household income of $53,631 and a median home value of $190,200 . The cost of living index is 75.1 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
28,050
Median Age
29.80
Male
15,763
Female
12,287

Race & Ethnicity

White
57.1%
Black
12.9%
Hispanic
28.9%
Asian
3.1%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
18.7%
Other
7.6%

Income

Median Household
$53,631
Mean Household
$71,628
Per Capita
$22,703
Below Poverty
26.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$190,200
Median Rent
$1,031
Total Units
9,780
Occupied
8,277
Owner Occupied
49.2%
Renter Occupied
50.8%
Median Year Built
1980
Vacant
1,503

Education

High School or Higher 84.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.0%
Graduate Degree 8.9%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
11,075
Unemployment
6.0%
Drive Alone
75.2%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
8.8%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

75.1
National average = 100. Below average by 24.9%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

79605
Abilene
1.9 mi
79508
Buffalo gap
3.8 mi
79602
Abilene
6.3 mi
79607
Dyess afb
6.6 mi
79606
Abilene
6.8 mi
79603
Abilene
6.9 mi
79562
Tuscola
7.0 mi
79536
Merkel
8.1 mi
79563
Tye
9.4 mi
79541
Ovalo
13.7 mi
79530
Lawn
15.0 mi
79561
Trent
17.7 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Abilene

79606
Pop: 29,182
79605
Pop: 28,467
79602
Pop: 27,425
79603
Pop: 23,548

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 79601?

ZIP code 79601 (Abilene, TX) has a total population of 28,050 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79601?

The median household income in ZIP code 79601 is $53,631 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 79601 in?

ZIP code 79601 is primarily located in Abilene, Texas (TX).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 79601?

The median home value in ZIP code 79601 is $190,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 79601?

The median age in ZIP code 79601 is 29.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.