City

Abilene, TX

10 ZIP codes  ·  Taylor County  ·  Texas

👥135,187Population
💰$67,627Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$190,043Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.8%Hispanic: 26.6%Black: 9%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White58.8%
Hispanic26.6%
Black9.0%
Asian2.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma1,287 (1.7%)
HS Graduate19,744 (25.6%)
Some College11,775 (15.3%)
Associates13,323 (17.3%)
Bachelors8,121 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree22,761 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.8%Renter: 41.2%Tenure
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,627 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$190,042 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,078/mo
Total Housing Units56,543
Vacant Units6,635

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Abilene, TX

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 Codes in Abilene
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner 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%