ZIP code 79601
Where is ZIP code 79601?
Abilene, Texas
Taylor County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79601 belongs to Abilene, Texas in Taylor County. 79601 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 325. About 28,050 people live in the 79601 area, where the median household income is $53,631. The closest ZIP codes are 79699 (Abilene, 0.4 mi east), 79698 (Abilene, 1.1 mi northwest) and 79604 (Abilene, 1.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 79601 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Abilene |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 325 |
| Coordinates | 32.4682, -99.7182 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 796 |
Population and income in 79601
| Population | 28,050 · higher than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 107 · higher than 53% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.8 years · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $53,631 · lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,703 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $190,200 · lower than 56% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,031 a month |
| Housing units | 9,780 |
| Households | 8,277 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 49% / 51% |
| Land area | 263.02 sq mi (plus 5.53 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79699 | Abilene, TX | 0.4 mi E | Unique |
| 79698 | Abilene, TX | 1.1 mi NW | Unique |
| 79604 | Abilene, TX | 1.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79608 | Abilene, TX | 1.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79697 | Abilene, TX | 1.6 mi SW | Unique |
| 79603 | Abilene, TX | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 79602 | Abilene, TX | 3.5 mi S | Standard |
| 79605 | Abilene, TX | 4 mi SW | Standard |
| 79606 | Abilene, TX | 6.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 79607 | Dyess AFB, TX | 7.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 79563 | Tye, TX | 8.9 mi W | Standard |
| 79510 | Clyde, TX | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79601
123 MAIN ST
ABILENE TX 79601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Hamby and Potosi: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79601-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Abilene, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79601?
- 79601 is a Abilene, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79601 in?
- ZIP code 79601 is in Taylor County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79601 in?
- 79601 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79601 use area code 325.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79601?
- About 28,050 people live in ZIP code 79601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79601?
- The median household income in 79601 is $53,631 a year, lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79601 are 79699 (Abilene, 0.4 miles), 79698 (Abilene, 1.1 miles), 79604 (Abilene, 1.6 miles) and 79608 (Abilene, 1.6 miles).