79605 ZIP Code
Abilene, Texas
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79605 |
| City/Town: | Abilene |
| County: | Taylor |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,989 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,890 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,025 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,001 |
| Median Home Value: | $151,900 |
| Land Area: | 11.0 sq miles
28.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.4346, -99.7818 |
Population Information (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,989 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,952 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,037 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,133 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,531 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,172 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,049 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,861 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,556 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,610 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,332 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,647 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,714 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,319 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,193 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 872 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $151,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,061 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,001 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,606 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,395 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,267 | 54.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,339 | 46.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,243 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 620 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,589 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,178 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,960 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,522 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,080 | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,294 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,890 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,103 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,734 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,025 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,636 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,608 | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 334 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,025 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,933 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,922 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 696 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,272 | 69.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,645 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 379 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,057 | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,626 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,435 | 15.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,376 | 25.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,987 | 20.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 235 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 178 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 976 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 411 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 730 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,037 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 996 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,696 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,433 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,852 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,386 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 561 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 504 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,811 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,633 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 273 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 235 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,178 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 264 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,192 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,088 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,968 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 513 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 170 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,141 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,364 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,599 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,338 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 904 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 866 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.3% | 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 (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,242 | 80.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,682 | 57.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,028 | 34.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,882 | 16.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,449 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,255 | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,158 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 318 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 140 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,520 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,028 | 69.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 288 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 550 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 720 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 711 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 582 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 456 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 666 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 205 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 473 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 556 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,138 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,879 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,143 | 16.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,544 | 35.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,205 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 858 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 294 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,078 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,762 | 28.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,016 | 46.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,699 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 152 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,565 | 56.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,826 | 41.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 501 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,384 | 37.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,114 | 44.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,607 | 13.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 450 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,265 | 20.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,351 | 21.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,411 | 22.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,065 | 17.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 516 | 8.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 177 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,407 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $549 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,061 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,606 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,205 | 44.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,561 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,887 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,404 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,456 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,157 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,897 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,850 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,439 | 49.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 348 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,136 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,677 | 33.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,040 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 286 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 231 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,171 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,355 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,997 | 28.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,314 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,949 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,124 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,832 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 388 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,965 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,479 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,276 | 76.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,289 | 21.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,425 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,830 | 45.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,113 | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,370 | 94.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 514 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,619 | 315.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,619 | 315.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,619 | 315.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 129 | 25.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 165 | 32.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 5.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 987 | 192.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 2.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,856 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,107 | 82.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,749 | 17.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,122 | 15.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 268 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 252 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 107 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,606 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,906 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Abilene, TX79605