79603 ZIP Code
Abilene, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79603 |
| City/Town: | Abilene |
| County: | Taylor |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,189 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,055 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,249 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,926 |
| Median Home Value: | $105,200 |
| Land Area: | 59.2 sq miles
153.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3336, -99.9277 |
Population Information (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,189 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,619 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,570 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,446 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,553 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,341 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,181 | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,960 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,730 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,753 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,141 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,143 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,389 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,107 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,025 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 420 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $105,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $976 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,926 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,827 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,099 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,098 | 57.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,729 | 42.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,708 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,264 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,437 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,449 | 37.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,138 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 990 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,955 | 13.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 475 | 3.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,055 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,842 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,292 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,249 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,945 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,209 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 467 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,372 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,185 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,584 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 440 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,252 | 58.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,241 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 90 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 359 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,852 | 11.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,395 | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,738 | 27.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,671 | 48.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,587 | 43.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 108 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 955 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 437 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 612 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 884 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 982 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,427 | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,513 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,362 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,041 | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 259 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 310 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,712 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,608 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 92 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 50 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 164 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 721 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 105 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 896 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 979 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 98 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,745 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 465 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 201 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 923 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 886 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,529 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,200 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 577 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 605 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.0% | 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 (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,662 | 81.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,371 | 51.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,902 | 40.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,172 | 17.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,001 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,999 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,335 | 15.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 689 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 287 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,142 | 24.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,159 | 82.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 92 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 217 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 236 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 353 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 269 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 300 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 300 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 362 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 271 | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 287 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 650 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,036 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,352 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,621 | 46.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 931 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 416 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 120 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 960 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,190 | 22.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,318 | 53.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,273 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 65 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,703 | 64.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 122 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,926 | 33.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 495 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,214 | 36.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,398 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,720 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 814 | 16.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,580 | 31.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,261 | 24.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 966 | 18.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 328 | 6.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 70 | 1.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 30 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 49 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,235 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $464 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $976 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,827 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,814 | 43.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,679 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,371 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,522 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,494 | 39.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,510 | 28.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,090 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,802 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,050 | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 184 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 920 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,874 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,616 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 232 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,059 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,854 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,175 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,102 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,335 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,834 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,107 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 447 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,983 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,677 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,879 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,045 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,906 | 62.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 934 | 30.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 292 | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 205 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,713 | 89.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 213 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,476 | 1162.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,476 | 1162.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,476 | 1162.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 85 | 39.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 349 | 163.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 7.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,801 | 845.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,743 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,237 | 71.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,506 | 28.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,903 | 26.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 122 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 234 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 247 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,827 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,975 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
Abilene, TX79603