🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

79606

Abilene

ZIP Code 79606 is a standard zip code serving Abilene, Abilene, Texas (TX), in Taylor County, United States. It has an estimated population of 22,885 with a median household income of $56,844. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Texas (TX)
County: Taylor
City: Abilene
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 32.392000
Longitude: -99.774600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 62.47 mi²
Water Area: 0.17 mi²
Population Density: 366.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 32.424326°N, 32.300006°S, -99.741945°E, -99.916451°W

With 22,885 residents spread across 62.47 square miles, this area has a population density of 366.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

22,885

Population

80th percentile

$56,844

Median Income

65th percentile

$145,700

Median Home Value

55th percentile

62.47 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 79606 is $56,844, and the median home value is $145,700.

Housing

10,241

Total Units

9,687

Occupied Units

94.6%

Occupancy Rate

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