79601 ZIP Code
Abilene, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79601 |
| City/Town: | Abilene |
| County: | Taylor |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,603 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,049 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,519 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,503 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,800 |
| Land Area: | 263.0 sq miles
681.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.5728, -99.6421 |
Population Information (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,603 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,136 | 56.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,467 | 43.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,070 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 937 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,210 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,957 | 11.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,078 | 19.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,353 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,250 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,694 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,196 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 906 | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,534 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 905 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 513 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $931 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,503 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,667 | 80.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,836 | 19.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,580 | 46.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,087 | 53.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,351 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 728 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,934 | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,171 | 33.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,459 | 22.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 993 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,027 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,039 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,049 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,162 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,872 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,519 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,576 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,049 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 408 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,464 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,433 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,319 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 290 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,938 | 67.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,350 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 92 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 775 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,547 | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,901 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,688 | 13.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,354 | 23.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,459 | 20.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 82 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 734 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 807 | 10.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 506 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 798 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 900 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 500 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,466 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,066 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,029 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 366 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 229 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,000 | 79.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 715 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 79 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 508 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 679 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 13.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 195 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 823 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 486 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 117 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,165 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 486 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 488 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 801 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,402 | 33.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 997 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 349 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 665 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,800 | 63.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,226 | 49.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,799 | 21.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,601 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,982 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,058 | 26.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,444 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 340 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,115 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,294 | 55.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 546 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 571 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 315 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 416 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 967 | 10.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 874 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 489 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 836 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,295 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,114 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,470 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,056 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 783 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,383 | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 652 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 888 | 9.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 180 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,512 | 15.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,208 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,411 | 35.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 947 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 245 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,426 | 31.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 409 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,742 | 61.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 392 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,543 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,292 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,440 | 18.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 644 | 18.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 542 | 15.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 515 | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 549 | 15.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 848 | 23.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 464 | 13.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 18 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,457 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $464 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $931 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,667 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,164 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,177 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,691 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,391 | 31.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,048 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,896 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,794 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,216 | 52.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,339 | 31.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 343 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,602 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,868 | 35.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,758 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 293 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 199 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,774 | 20.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,433 | 16.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,059 | 57.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,506 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,367 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,401 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,910 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 292 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,363 | 46.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,255 | 43.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,517 | 69.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,989 | 30.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,647 | 33.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,049 | 63.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 200 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 293 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,645 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 191 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,958 | 1025.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,958 | 1025.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,958 | 1025.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 191 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 245 | 128.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 869 | 455.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 69 | 36.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,533 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,801 | 81.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,732 | 18.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,753 | 14.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 513 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 319 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 147 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,667 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,044 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Abilene, TX79601