79601 Zip Code Profile

79601 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Abilene, Texas. Median household income here ($26,307) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. At $87,600 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Abilene metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $49,276/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 79601 is $39,292.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 79601 earn an average of $18,347/year. Women earn only $13,325/year.

8,782 people in 79601 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 79601? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 14.0 minutes!

The median age here is 30. There are 14,443 men and 10,642 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 28.

To give you a sense of the community, 8,156 people (out of the 25,085 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,103 homes, and 1,069 businesses every day. 750 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

79601 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tijuana, Mexico!) and -100 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,681 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 25,085
• White Population: 18,167
• Black Population: 3,580
• Hispanic Population: 5,695
• Asian Population: 427
• Hawaiian Population: 25
• Indian Population: 224
• Male Population: 14,443
• Female Population: 10,642
• Median Age: 30
• Median Age of Males: 31
• Median Age of Females: 28

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Texas
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Abilene TX
• County: Taylor
• City: Abilene
• Longitude: -99.7
• Latitude: 32.5
• Elevation: 1,681 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 325

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 8,567
• Drive alone: 6,335
• Carpool: 1,299
• Public transit: 64
• Ride bikes or walk: 750


• Average commute time: 14.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 865
•    5 - 9: 1,988
•    10 - 14: 2,182
•    15 - 19: 1,723
•    20 - 24: 910
•    25 - 29: 149
•    30 - 34: 460
•    35 - 39: 17
•    40 - 44: 18
•    45 - 59: 94
•    60 - 89: 69
•    90 plus: 92

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $87,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $33,391
• Businesses: 748
• Employees: 12,755
• Annual Payroll: $458,809,000
• Average Family Income: $49,276
• Median Family Income: $26,307
• Average Income for Men: $18,347
• Average Income for Women: $13,325

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 13, 19
• Congressional District Land Area: 40197.0, 25268.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Mac Thornberry (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 441
• State FIPS Code: 48

• Northside Farmers Market

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Primary Schools

College Heights El

1450 N 17th St

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 671-4795

Taylor El

916 E N 13th St

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 671-4970

Woodson Ecc

520 N 9th St

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 671-4594

High Schools

Woodson Center For Excellence

342 Cockerell

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 671-4448

Other Schools

Harmony Family Services

1626 N 3rd St

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 672-8820

Houston Student Ach Ctr

317 N 6th St

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 671-4624

Woodson Early Headstart

949 Plum St

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 671-4594

Woodson Skill Ctr

342 Cockerell Dr

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 671-4729

Other Schools

Project Pass

342 Cockerell Dr

Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 671-4736