ZIP code 79606
Where is ZIP code 79606?
Abilene, Texas
Taylor County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79606 belongs to Abilene, Texas in Taylor County. 79606 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 29,182 people live in the 79606 area, where the median household income is $79,196. The closest ZIP codes are 79605 (Abilene, 2.8 mi north), 79602 (Abilene, 3.6 mi northeast) and 79607 (Dyess AFB, 4.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79606 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 32.392, -99.7746 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 796 |
Population and income in 79606
| Population | 29,182 · higher than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 420 · higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.3 years · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $79,196 · higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,942 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $272,600 · higher than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,194 a month |
| Housing units | 13,710 |
| Households | 12,267 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 47% |
| Land area | 69.55 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79606. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79606
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79605 | Abilene, TX | 2.8 mi N | Standard |
| 79602 | Abilene, TX | 3.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 79607 | Dyess AFB, TX | 4.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79604 | Abilene, TX | 4.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79608 | Abilene, TX | 4.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79697 | Abilene, TX | 4.6 mi NE | Unique |
| 79603 | Abilene, TX | 5.3 mi N | Standard |
| 79698 | Abilene, TX | 6.2 mi N | Unique |
| 79601 | Abilene, TX | 6.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 79699 | Abilene, TX | 6.3 mi NE | Unique |
| 79563 | Tye, TX | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 79508 | Buffalo Gap, TX | 7.4 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79606 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79606
123 MAIN ST
ABILENE TX 79606
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79606-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79606?
- 79606 is a Abilene, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79606 in?
- ZIP code 79606 is in Taylor County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79606 in?
- 79606 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79606?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79606 use area code 325.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79606?
- About 29,182 people live in ZIP code 79606, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79606?
- The median household income in 79606 is $79,196 a year, higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79606?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79606 are 79605 (Abilene, 2.8 miles), 79602 (Abilene, 3.6 miles), 79607 (Dyess AFB, 4.2 miles) and 79604 (Abilene, 4.6 miles).