Taylor County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 18 ZIP codes · 9 cities
18
ZIP codes
143,326
population (2021)
+9.0%
pop change since 2010
48441
FIPS code
Taylor County ZIP code map
About Taylor County
Taylor County is located in Texas and contains 18 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 143,326 as of 2021,
an increase of
9% from 131,506 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Taylor County is 48441.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 143,326 |
| 2010 population | 131,506 |
| Change | +9.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48441 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Taylor County
ZIP codes for Taylor County, TX (18)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79508 | Buffalo Gap | Taylor | View map |
| 79530 | Lawn | Taylor | View map |
| 79536 | Merkel | Taylor | View map |
| 79541 | Ovalo | Taylor | View map |
| 79561 | Trent | Taylor | View map |
| 79562 | Tuscola | Taylor | View map |
| 79563 | Tye | Taylor | View map |
| 79601 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79602 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79603 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79604 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79605 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79606 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79607 | Dyess Afb | Taylor | View map |
| 79608 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79697 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79698 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
| 79699 | Abilene | Taylor | View map |
Demographics & statistics
152,603
Population
33.8
Median age
$64,535
Median household income
$30,614
Per capita income
$186,443
Median home value
$920
Median monthly rent
68.9%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
40,530
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5,376
Under 5
4,787
4,973
5–9
4,428
5,630
10–14
5,014
5,961
15–19
5,309
8,374
20–24
7,457
12,038
25–34
10,719
10,287
35–44
9,161
7,864
45–54
7,003
4,442
55–59
3,956
4,217
60–64
3,755
6,435
65–74
5,730
3,594
75–84
3,200
1,530
85+
1,363
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 35,890 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 116,713 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 21,852 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.6%
Hispanic or Latino
13.1%
Two or more races
9.8%
Black or African American
7.6%
Other race
5.7%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108,165 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23,070 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 17,302 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 13,386 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 9,977 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3,398 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 349 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $64,535 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.2%
$50k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
16.3%
$300k–$500k
15.5%
$500k–$1M
6.5%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,443 |
| Median rent / month | $920 |
| Owner occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter occupied | 31.1% |
| Vacant | 15.5% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.3% |
| Electricity | 60.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27,089 | 53.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,501 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9,555 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14,331 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18,100 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,952 | 36.2% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Married | 49.8% | 54.7% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,852 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 1,799 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 16,138 | 45.9% |
| High school | 8,249 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 12,546 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Retail trade
11.9%
Construction
8.9%
Professional & management
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Public administration
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.7% |
| Service | 17.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
13.0%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 23.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 54.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10,393 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 142,440 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 5,873 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,235 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 583 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 552 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 141,935 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 140,127 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 103,189 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,808 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,668 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,350 | 49.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 13,908 | 9.1% |
| French | 13,363 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 8,564 | 5.6% |
| English | 989 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 982 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 509 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 336 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 118 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 56 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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