ZIP Code 79605 — Abilene, TX

Taylor | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 79605 in Abilene, TX has a population of 28,467 with a median household income of $62,929 and a median home value of $163,600 . The cost of living index is 72.3 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
28,467
Median Age
33.60
Male
13,587
Female
14,880

Race & Ethnicity

White
68.1%
Black
7.9%
Hispanic
24.2%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
14.6%
Other
6.7%

Income

Median Household
$62,929
Mean Household
$87,059
Per Capita
$34,276
Below Poverty
14.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$163,600
Median Rent
$1,117
Total Units
12,458
Occupied
11,152
Owner Occupied
60.2%
Renter Occupied
39.8%
Median Year Built
1959
Vacant
1,306

Education

High School or Higher 85.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.0%
Graduate Degree 7.9%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
14,351
Unemployment
2.2%
Drive Alone
75.8%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
9.3%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

72.3
National average = 100. Below average by 27.7%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

79601
Abilene
1.9 mi
79603
Abilene
5.1 mi
79508
Buffalo gap
5.6 mi
79607
Dyess afb
5.6 mi
79606
Abilene
7.2 mi
79602
Abilene
7.3 mi
79562
Tuscola
7.4 mi
79563
Tye
7.7 mi
79536
Merkel
7.8 mi
79541
Ovalo
15.3 mi
79561
Trent
16.2 mi
79530
Lawn
16.7 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Abilene

79606
Pop: 29,182
79601
Pop: 28,050
79602
Pop: 27,425
79603
Pop: 23,548

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 79605?

ZIP code 79605 (Abilene, TX) has a total population of 28,467 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79605?

The median household income in ZIP code 79605 is $62,929 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 79605 in?

ZIP code 79605 is primarily located in Abilene, Texas (TX).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 79605?

The median home value in ZIP code 79605 is $163,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 79605?

The median age in ZIP code 79605 is 33.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.