Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,287 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 19,744 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 11,775 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 13,323 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 8,121 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22,761 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,627 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,042 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,078/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 56,543 |
| Vacant Units | 6,635 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Abilene is a city in Texas, located in Taylor County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 135,187 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.05 years.
Economically, Abilene is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,626 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Abilene is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,042, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,077 per month.
The population of Abilene is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.81%).
Abilene, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79601 | 26,917 | $54,515 | $182,900 | $988 | 4.7% | 32.9% | 45.8% |
| 79602 | 26,588 | $84,845 | $233,000 | $1,123 | 1.9% | 44.0% | 76.8% |
| 79603 | 23,876 | $53,579 | $114,000 | $1,022 | 3.0% | 28.3% | 57.5% |
| 79605 | 28,257 | $59,565 | $159,800 | $1,077 | 1.8% | 36.0% | 57.5% |
| 79606 | 29,428 | $83,201 | $248,500 | $1,165 | 2.0% | 53.8% | 56.6% |