79603 ZIP Code — Abilene, TX

Taylor County, Texas

ZIP code 79603 is located in Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 59.19 square miles and serves a population of 24,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79603

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $52,055. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79603 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

24,189

population

59.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79603 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79603

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79603. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Abilene	Acceptable
Abilene	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79563 Tye (2 mi) 79607 Dyess Afb (3 mi) 79606 Abilene (3.9 mi) 79605 Abilene (5.1 mi) 79508 Buffalo Gap (7.6 mi) 79536 Merkel (7.8 mi) 79697 Abilene (7.9 mi) 79698 Abilene (10.1 mi) 79699 Abilene (11.2 mi) 79602 Abilene (13.4 mi) 79562 Tuscola (13.4 mi) 79561 Trent (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	24,189
Population density	409 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	441

Geography
Land area	59.19 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	32.3923
Longitude	-99.8773
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

24,189

Population

409

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$52,055

Median household income

$24,076

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

$976

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

6,197

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

694

Under 5

752

746

5–9

807

1,124

10–14

1,217

1,047

15–19

1,134

941

20–24

1,019

1,311

25–34

1,419

1,802

35–44

1,951

1,028

45–54

1,113

549

55–59

594

667

60–64

722

1,012

65–74

1,095

492

75–84

533

202

85+

218

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,818	28.2%
18 and over	17,371	71.8%
65 and over	3,552	14.7%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.1%

Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

Two or more races 14.2%

Other race 9.2%

Black or African American 7.2%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	14,252	46.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6,738	21.8%
Two or more races	4,395	14.2%
Other race	2,852	9.2%
Black or African American	2,241	7.2%
Asian	359	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	90	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$52,055

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$976
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	46.6%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.6%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,814	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,120	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,371	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,522	28.6%
Households with children under 18	3,494	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,510	28.4%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.8%	29.4%
Married	44.6%	40.7%
Separated	1.5%	4.1%
Widowed	2.0%	8.4%
Divorced	10.1%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	232	3.5%
Kindergarten	296	4.5%
Elementary school	3,059	46.2%
High school	1,854	28.0%
College / grad school	1,175	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	34.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	43.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,335	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,743	94.0%
Spanish	2,129	9.4%
Other Indo-European	1,772	7.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	87	0.4%
Other languages	39	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,713	89.8%
Born in same state	21,500	88.9%
Born in different state	17,552	72.6%
Foreign born	213	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,476	10.2%
Not a US citizen	962	38.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,832	7.6%
French	1,486	6.1%
Arab	676	2.8%
English	149	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	136	0.6%
Polish	71	0.3%
Dutch	71	0.3%
Irish	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	90.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79603

What city is ZIP code 79603 in?

ZIP code 79603 is primarily assigned to Abilene, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79603 in?

ZIP code 79603 falls within Taylor County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79603?

20% of residents in ZIP code 79603 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79603?

The median home value in ZIP code 79603 is $105,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 79603?

ZIP code 79603 has an estimated population of 24,189 residents, with a density of 409 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79603?

The median household income in ZIP code 79603 is $52,055, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79603 in?

ZIP code 79603 observes the CST timezone.