79602 ZIP Code
Abilene, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79602 |
| City/Town: | Abilene |
| County: | Taylor |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,487 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,850 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,759 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,819 |
| Median Home Value: | $213,500 |
| Land Area: | 121.7 sq miles
315.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3357, -99.6675 |
Population Information (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,487 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,697 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,790 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,808 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,073 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,667 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,456 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,456 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,585 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,438 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,286 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,077 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,672 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,242 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,475 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 252 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $213,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $985 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,819 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,529 | 88.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,290 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,442 | 78.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,087 | 21.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,027 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 628 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 908 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,408 | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,246 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,320 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,612 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,905 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,850 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,489 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,257 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,759 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,191 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,234 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 223 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,472 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,245 | 75.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,247 | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 742 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,715 | 70.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,695 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 76 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 658 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,556 | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,781 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,945 | 14.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,922 | 22.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,542 | 20.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 286 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 393 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 212 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 797 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 644 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,061 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,506 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,450 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,762 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 935 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 769 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,470 | 85.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,251 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 100 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 915 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 365 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 509 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 721 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 233 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,453 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 894 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 69 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 688 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,149 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,094 | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 761 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 698 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 600 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 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 (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,143 | 79.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,646 | 62.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,730 | 29.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,763 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,831 | 82.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,762 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,207 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 497 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 82 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 702 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,275 | 85.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 84 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 170 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 455 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 241 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 250 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 287 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 179 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,883 | 17.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,220 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,424 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,372 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 700 | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 630 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 845 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,184 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,382 | 12.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 82 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 703 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,057 | 19.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,486 | 50.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,108 | 19.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 383 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,115 | 32.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 207 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,120 | 64.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 477 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,539 | 26.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,280 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,233 | 23.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 840 | 11.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 745 | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,092 | 14.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 705 | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,923 | 25.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,541 | 20.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 580 | 7.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,735 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $552 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $985 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,529 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,373 | 56.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,053 | 21.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,466 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,894 | 19.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,051 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,609 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,845 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,505 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,875 | 54.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 285 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 989 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,460 | 22.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,402 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 341 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 307 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,960 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,324 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,470 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,475 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,273 | 11.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,906 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,259 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 413 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,428 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,418 | 33.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,278 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,970 | 15.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,021 | 50.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,903 | 47.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 423 | 10.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,438 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 176 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,049 | 1164.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,049 | 1164.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,049 | 1164.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 83 | 47.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 596 | 338.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 905 | 514.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 19.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,679 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,073 | 85.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,606 | 14.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,479 | 10.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 342 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 505 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 280 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79602 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,529 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,946 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
Abilene, TX79602