ZIP Code 79606 — Abilene, TX

Taylor | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 79606 in Abilene, TX has a population of 29,182 with a median household income of $79,196 and a median home value of $272,600 . The cost of living index is 98.2 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
29,182
Median Age
34.30
Male
14,179
Female
15,003

Race & Ethnicity

White
73.3%
Black
6.6%
Hispanic
18.9%
Asian
3.9%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
14.4%
Other
1.6%

Income

Median Household
$79,196
Mean Household
$101,926
Per Capita
$42,942
Below Poverty
6.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$272,600
Median Rent
$1,194
Total Units
13,710
Occupied
12,267
Owner Occupied
53.0%
Renter Occupied
47.0%
Median Year Built
1989
Vacant
1,443

Education

High School or Higher 95.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 37.8%
Graduate Degree 13.7%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
13,684
Unemployment
2.2%
Drive Alone
83.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.7%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

98.2
National average = 100. Below average by 1.8%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

79562
Tuscola
0.2 mi
79536
Merkel
2.6 mi
79508
Buffalo gap
5.8 mi
79601
Abilene
6.8 mi
79605
Abilene
7.2 mi
79603
Abilene
8.2 mi
79563
Tye
9.0 mi
79541
Ovalo
10.4 mi
79602
Abilene
12.8 mi
79607
Dyess afb
12.8 mi
79530
Lawn
13.1 mi
79561
Trent
14.8 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Abilene

79605
Pop: 28,467
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 79606?

ZIP code 79606 (Abilene, TX) has a total population of 29,182 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79606?

The median household income in ZIP code 79606 is $79,196 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 79606 in?

ZIP code 79606 is primarily located in Abilene, Texas (TX).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 79606?

The median home value in ZIP code 79606 is $272,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 79606?

The median age in ZIP code 79606 is 34.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.