ZIP code 79602
Where is ZIP code 79602?
Abilene, Texas
Taylor County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79602 belongs to Abilene, Texas in Taylor County. 79602 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 27,425 people live in the 79602 area, where the median household income is $89,551. The closest ZIP codes are 79604 (Abilene, 2.2 mi north), 79608 (Abilene, 2.2 mi north) and 79697 (Abilene, 2.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79602 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 32.4178, -99.7214 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 796 |
Population and income in 79602
| Population | 27,425 · higher than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 225 · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37 years · lower than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $89,551 · higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,268 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $248,100 · higher than 64% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,211 a month |
| Housing units | 11,341 |
| Households | 10,001 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 121.68 sq mi (plus 1.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79602. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79602
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79604 | Abilene, TX | 2.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79608 | Abilene, TX | 2.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79697 | Abilene, TX | 2.2 mi N | Unique |
| 79605 | Abilene, TX | 3.1 mi W | Standard |
| 79699 | Abilene, TX | 3.4 mi N | Unique |
| 79601 | Abilene, TX | 3.5 mi N | Standard |
| 79606 | Abilene, TX | 3.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 79698 | Abilene, TX | 4 mi N | Unique |
| 79603 | Abilene, TX | 4.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79607 | Dyess AFB, TX | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 79563 | Tye, TX | 8.8 mi W | Standard |
| 79508 | Buffalo Gap, TX | 10.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79602 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79602
123 MAIN ST
ABILENE TX 79602
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79602-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79602?
- 79602 is a Abilene, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79602 in?
- ZIP code 79602 is in Taylor County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79602 in?
- 79602 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79602?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79602 use area code 325.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79602?
- About 27,425 people live in ZIP code 79602, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79602?
- The median household income in 79602 is $89,551 a year, higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79602?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79602 are 79604 (Abilene, 2.2 miles), 79608 (Abilene, 2.2 miles), 79697 (Abilene, 2.2 miles) and 79605 (Abilene, 3.1 miles).