79606 ZIP Code — Abilene, TX
Taylor County, Texas
ZIP code 79606 is located in Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 69.55 square miles and serves a population of 27,797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.
About ZIP code 79606
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $73,381.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
27,797
population
69.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Abilene | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79603 Abilene (3.9 mi)
79508 Buffalo Gap (4.2 mi)
79607 Dyess Afb (5.1 mi)
79563 Tye (5.8 mi)
79605 Abilene (6 mi)
79697 Abilene (7.8 mi)
79602 Abilene (10.5 mi)
79698 Abilene (10.9 mi)
79562 Tuscola (11.2 mi)
79699 Abilene (11.5 mi)
79536 Merkel (11.5 mi)
79541 Ovalo (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,797 |
| Population density | 400 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 441 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 69.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.3466 |
| Longitude | -99.8395 |
| 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 | 35.3% | 45.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 31.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 19.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 3.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
27,797
Population
400
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$73,381
Median household income
$39,678
Per capita income
$238,700
Median home value
$1,114
Median monthly rent
53.9%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
7,192
Housing units
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
998
Under 5
1,047
968
5–9
1,015
811
10–14
850
762
15–19
799
1,395
20–24
1,463
2,305
25–34
2,418
1,591
35–44
1,669
1,331
45–54
1,397
759
55–59
797
654
60–64
687
1,003
65–74
1,053
689
75–84
722
300
85+
314
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,675 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 21,122 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,081 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.8%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
6.1%
Other race
3.8%
Asian
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,630 | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,752 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 2,060 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,862 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 1,151 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1,059 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 45.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 31.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 19.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 3.6% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $73,381 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
35.3%
$300k–$500k
25.6%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,114 |
| Owner occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 58.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 31.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.4% |
| Electricity | 70.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,557 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 834 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,332 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,966 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,314 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,720 | 23.3% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.7% | 27.3% |
| Married | 55.1% | 50.4% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
14.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 355 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 370 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,925 | 40.9% |
| High school | 1,511 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,998 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Retail trade
12.7%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Public administration
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Professional & management
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Construction
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Other services
5.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.3% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 8.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 21.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 56.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,400 | 12.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 25.5% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,752 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 616 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 250 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 196 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,741 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 25,346 | 91.2% |
| Born in different state | 17,353 | 62.4% |
| Foreign born | 395 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,056 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 944 | 45.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,024 | 10.9% |
| French | 2,589 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 1,967 | 7.1% |
| English | 245 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 136 | 0.5% |
| German | 105 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 77 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79606
What city is ZIP code 79606 in?
ZIP code 79606 is primarily assigned to Abilene, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79606 in?
ZIP code 79606 falls within Taylor County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79606 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 79606 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 79606?
ZIP code 79606 has an estimated population of 27,797 residents, with a density of 400 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79606?
The median home value in ZIP code 79606 is $238,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79606?
The median household income in ZIP code 79606 is $73,381, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79606 in?
ZIP code 79606 observes the CST timezone.