Abilene, TX — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 79601 serves a portion of Abilene, Texas, within Taylor County. This community is home to approximately 10,979 residents, with a median age of 38.8 years. The median household income of $56,409 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $265,122 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 34% owner-occupied and 66% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Abilene is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 52% and an unemployment rate of 7.8%, 79601 reflects the economic character of Taylor County in Texas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 10,979 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,499 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $56,409 | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $265,122 | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ↑ 100% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.7% | ↓ 59% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 52% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ↑ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 34% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 66% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,720 | — |