79607 ZIP Code — Dyess Afb, TX

Taylor County, Texas

ZIP code 79607 is located in Dyess Afb, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 8.38 square miles and serves a population of 3,699 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79607

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $452,100. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $58,372. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

3,699

population

8.38

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79607 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79607

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dyess Afb	Acceptable
Dyess Afb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79605 Abilene (2.3 mi) 79563 Tye (2.7 mi) 79603 Abilene (3 mi) 79606 Abilene (5.1 mi) 79697 Abilene (5.2 mi) 79698 Abilene (7.2 mi) 79699 Abilene (8.3 mi) 79536 Merkel (8.6 mi) 79508 Buffalo Gap (9.3 mi) 79602 Abilene (12.2 mi) 79525 Hawley (14.8 mi) 79601 Abilene (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,699
Population density	441 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	441

Geography
Land area	8.38 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	32.4204
Longitude	-99.8381
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	40.9%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,699

Population

441

People per sq mi

22.0

Median age

$58,372

Median household income

$23,796

Per capita income

$452,100

Median home value

$1,287

Median monthly rent

6.8%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

316

Under 5

199

190

5–9

119

201

10–14

127

158

15–19

541

20–24

340

534

25–34

335

269

35–44

169

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,176	31.8%
18 and over	2,523	68.2%
65 and over	6	0.2%
Median age	22.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%

Two or more races 11.8%

Black or African American 11%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Other race 3.4%

Asian 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,519	62.1%
Two or more races	478	11.8%
Black or African American	447	11%
Hispanic or Latino	356	8.8%
Other race	136	3.4%
Asian	119	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 32.1%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	32.1%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$58,372

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 47.6%

$500k–$1M 31.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$452,100
Median rent / month	$1,287
Owner occupied	6.8%
Renter occupied	93.2%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	49.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	26.7%
2000–2009	34.1%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.4%
2 vehicles	79.4%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.5%
Electricity	79.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	753	81.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	68	7.4%
Female householder, no spouse	93	10.1%
Households with children under 18	656	71.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	6	0.6%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.1%	13.4%
Married	46.0%	81.2%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 12.6%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 22.1%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	95	7.6%
Kindergarten	75	6.0%
Elementary school	525	42.1%
High school	48	3.8%
College / grad school	505	40.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.8%

Public administration 14.7%

Retail trade 8.2%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Construction 3.1%

Information 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.3%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.6%
Government	38.9%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.4

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	2.1%
Retirement income	4.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	13.7%
High cholesterol	12.4%
Diabetes	2.7%
Heart disease	1.3%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	7.0%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	2.3%
Cancer	1.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	26.8%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	6.0%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.1%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	76.6%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.7%
Public insurance	4.7%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,184	86.1%
Spanish	41	1.3%
Other Indo-European	41	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,556	96.1%
Born in same state	3,323	89.8%
Born in different state	1,060	28.7%
Foreign born	233	6.3%
Naturalized citizen	143	3.9%
Not a US citizen	123	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	384	10.4%
Italian	365	9.9%
Arab	93	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	89	2.4%
Norwegian	21	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.0%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79607

What city is ZIP code 79607 in?

ZIP code 79607 is primarily assigned to Dyess Afb, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79607 in?

ZIP code 79607 falls within Taylor County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79607 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 79607 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 79607 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 79607 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 79607 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 79607 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79607?

The median home value in ZIP code 79607 is $452,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 79607 in?

ZIP code 79607 observes the CST timezone.