79605 ZIP Code — Abilene, TX
Taylor County, Texas
ZIP code 79605 is located in Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 10.98 square miles and serves a population of 28,989 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.
About ZIP code 79605
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $56,890.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
28,989
population
10.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79605 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79605
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Abilene | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79607 Dyess Afb (2.3 mi)
79697 Abilene (2.9 mi)
79563 Tye (5 mi)
79603 Abilene (5.1 mi)
79698 Abilene (5.1 mi)
79606 Abilene (6 mi)
79699 Abilene (6.1 mi)
79508 Buffalo Gap (10 mi)
79602 Abilene (10.6 mi)
79536 Merkel (10.6 mi)
79601 Abilene (14.4 mi)
79525 Hawley (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,989 |
| Population density | 2,640 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 441 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.4260 |
| Longitude | -99.7995 |
| 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 | 50.3% | 45.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 31.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 19.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 3.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
28,989
Population
2,640
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$56,890
Median household income
$31,769
Per capita income
$151,900
Median home value
$1,061
Median monthly rent
54.0%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
7,662
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,027
Under 5
1,106
737
5–9
794
1,045
10–14
1,127
986
15–19
1,063
1,377
20–24
1,484
2,193
25–34
2,363
1,738
35–44
1,872
1,122
45–54
1,210
793
55–59
854
825
60–64
889
1,116
65–74
1,203
574
75–84
619
420
85+
452
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,981 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 22,008 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,384 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.7%
Hispanic or Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
10.8%
Black or African American
7.9%
Other race
6.2%
Asian
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,272 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,435 | 13.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,626 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,645 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 2,057 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 379 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 45.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 31.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 19.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 3.6% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $56,890 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
22.5%
$200k–$300k
17.0%
$300k–$500k
8.2%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,061 |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 69.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 35.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.6% |
| Electricity | 41.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,205 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,110 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,887 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,404 | 29.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,456 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,157 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 30.0% |
| Married | 49.9% | 42.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 286 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 231 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,171 | 45.0% |
| High school | 1,355 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,997 | 28.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
13.5%
Professional & management
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Construction
8.2%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Other services
6.2%
Public administration
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 7.8% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.6 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
19.8%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 27.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 49.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,949 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.7% |
| No insurance | 17.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,856 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 1,053 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 864 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 114 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,370 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 26,856 | 92.6% |
| Born in different state | 19,886 | 68.6% |
| Foreign born | 514 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,619 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 739 | 45.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,272 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 2,509 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 1,542 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 231 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 112 | 0.4% |
| German | 54 | 0.2% |
| English | 46 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79605
What city is ZIP code 79605 in?
ZIP code 79605 is primarily assigned to Abilene, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79605 in?
ZIP code 79605 falls within Taylor County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79605?
The median home value in ZIP code 79605 is $151,900.
Does ZIP code 79605 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 79605 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 79605?
ZIP code 79605 has an estimated population of 28,989 residents, with a density of 2,640 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79605?
The median household income in ZIP code 79605 is $56,890, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79605 in?
ZIP code 79605 observes the CST timezone.