79603 Zip Code Profile

79603 is a suburban zip code in Abilene, Texas. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $63,300) are fairly typical for the Abilene metro area.

The average family income here is $43,358/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 79603 is $35,019.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 79603 earn an average of $25,089/year. Women earn only $19,497/year.

9,730 people in 79603 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 79603? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.1 minutes.

The median age here is 33. There are 11,810 men and 12,478 women. The median age for men is 32 while for women the median age is 35.

To give you a sense of the community, 12,260 people (out of the 24,288 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,970 homes, and 557 businesses every day. 154 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

79603 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ciudad Juarez, Mexico!) and -100 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,701 feet above sea levell.

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• Cedar Creek Neighborhood Association
• Indian Wells
• Northside Farmers Market

• Oldham Forbes Estates
• Old Town Abilene Neighborhood Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 24,288
• White Population: 17,634
• Black Population: 3,140
• Hispanic Population: 9,562
• Asian Population: 293
• Hawaiian Population: 39
• Indian Population: 364
• Male Population: 11,810
• Female Population: 12,478
• Median Age: 33
• Median Age of Males: 32
• Median Age of Females: 35

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Texas
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Abilene TX
• County: Taylor
• City: Abilene
• Longitude: -99.8
• Latitude: 32.5
• Elevation: 1,702 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 325

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 9,634
• Drive alone: 7,663
• Carpool: 1,631
• Public transit: 87
• Ride bikes or walk: 154


• Average commute time: 17.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 263
•    5 - 9: 1,453
•    10 - 14: 2,587
•    15 - 19: 3,140
•    20 - 24: 1,127
•    25 - 29: 171
•    30 - 34: 396
•    35 - 39: 13
•    40 - 44: 33
•    45 - 59: 123
•    60 - 89: 113
•    90 plus: 215

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $63,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,356
• Businesses: 349
• Employees: 5,644
• Annual Payroll: $141,658,000
• Average Family Income: $43,358
• Median Family Income: $30,175
• Average Income for Men: $25,089
• Average Income for Women: $19,497

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 19
• Congressional District Land Area: 25268.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Randy Neugebauer (R)

• Other Stuff

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

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View all schools in Abilene

Primary Schools

Fannin El

2726 N 18th St

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 671-4820

Johnston El

3602 N 12th St

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 671-4845

Lee El

1026 N Pioneer Dr

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 671-4895

Long El

3600 Sherry Ln

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 671-4920

Ortiz El

2550 Vogel

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 671-4945

Middle Schools

Franklin Middle

1200 Merchant St

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 677-3791

Mann Middle

2545 Mimosa Dr

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 672-8493

High Schools

Abilene H S

2800 N 6th St

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 677-1731

Other Schools

Taylor County Learning Center

2002 Jameson St

Abilene, TX 79603

(325) 677-1444