ZIP code 79602: Abilene, TX
79602 is a ZIP code in Abilene, Texas, mainly in Taylor County, part of the Abilene, TX metro area. About 27,425 people live here.
- Population
- 27,425
- Median household income
- $89,551
- Typical home value
- $272,800+8.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,211gross, per month
- Median age
- 37
- Homeowners
- 75.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 79602 details
| City | Abilene |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County (also partly Callahan County) |
| Metro area | Abilene, TX |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 121.7 sq mi, plus 1.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 225 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 20 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 32.33568, -99.66749 |
Median rent in 79602 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,144/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $792/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,031/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,704/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,750/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 79602
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79697 | Abilene, TX | 8.7 mi | — |
| 79604 | Abilene, TX | 8.7 mi | — |
| 79608 | Abilene, TX | 8.7 mi | — |
| 79606 | Abilene, TX | 8.9 mi | 29,182 |
| 79699 | Abilene, TX | 9.2 mi | 113 |
| 79605 | Abilene, TX | 9.6 mi | 28,467 |
| 79510 | Clyde, TX | 9.9 mi | 8,369 |
| 79698 | Abilene, TX | 10.4 mi | — |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 79602?
A typical home in ZIP code 79602 is worth about $272,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $89,551 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $272,800 homeWhat can a $89,551 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 79602
What city is ZIP code 79602?
ZIP code 79602 is in Abilene, TX, in Taylor County.
What county is ZIP code 79602 in?
79602 is mainly in Taylor County, Texas, and partly in Callahan County.
What is the population of ZIP code 79602?
About 27,425 people live in ZIP code 79602, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 79602 in?
79602 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.