79606 ZIP Code
Abilene, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79606 |
| City/Town: | Abilene |
| County: | Taylor |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,797 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,381 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,485 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,576 |
| Median Home Value: | $238,700 |
| Land Area: | 69.5 sq miles
180.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3628, -99.8173 |
Population Information (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,797 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,562 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,235 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,045 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,983 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,661 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,561 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,858 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,723 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,260 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,728 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,556 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,341 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,056 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,411 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 614 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $238,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,114 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,576 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,689 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 887 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,305 | 53.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,384 | 46.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,689 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 339 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 515 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,829 | 21.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,874 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,598 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,982 | 22.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,552 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,381 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,747 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,445 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,485 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,492 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,605 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 235 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,276 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,314 | 73.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,479 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 804 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,630 | 77.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,862 | 6.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,059 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,151 | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,060 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,752 | 9.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,021 | 18.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,953 | 14.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 163 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 886 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79606 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 538 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 255 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 786 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 866 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,385 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,179 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,330 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,721 | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 995 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 634 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79606 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,133 | 88.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,540 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 46 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 112 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 320 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 903 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79606 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 199 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 691 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 661 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 229 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,606 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 822 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 185 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 944 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 855 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,986 | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 877 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 636 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 914 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,165 | 83.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,345 | 73.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,600 | 23.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,687 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79606 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,478 | 81.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,595 | 22.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,435 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 278 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 832 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79606 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,399 | 58.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 313 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 376 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 731 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,384 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 984 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,034 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 355 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79606 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 171 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,938 | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,704 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,842 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,923 | 31.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,520 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 207 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 146 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 35 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 90 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79606 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 170 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,052 | 16.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,733 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,593 | 44.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,776 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 252 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79606 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,202 | 27.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 128 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,225 | 70.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79606 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 543 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,433 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,739 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,974 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79606 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 156 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 211 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 531 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,279 | 20.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,224 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,615 | 25.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 237 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,812 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $734 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,114 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,689 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,557 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,239 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,332 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,966 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,314 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,720 | 23.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79606 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,555 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,764 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,814 | 55.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 219 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 546 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,153 | 29.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79606 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,159 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 355 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 370 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,925 | 40.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,511 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,998 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,470 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,400 | 12.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,852 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,320 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 371 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,474 | 44.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,475 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79606 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,837 | 78.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,632 | 20.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,286 | 58.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,041 | 36.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 825 | 14.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 305 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,741 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 395 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,056 | 520.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,056 | 520.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,056 | 520.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 229 | 58.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 194 | 49.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 525 | 132.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 405 | 102.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79606 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,752 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,384 | 86.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,368 | 13.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,213 | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 441 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 543 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 171 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79606 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,689 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,204 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Abilene, TX79606