ZIP code 79603
Where is ZIP code 79603?
Abilene, Texas
Taylor County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79603 belongs to Abilene, Texas in Taylor County. 79603 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 23,548 people live in the 79603 area, where the median household income is $53,513. The closest ZIP codes are 79698 (Abilene, 1.7 mi east), 79604 (Abilene, 2.1 mi southeast) and 79608 (Abilene, 2.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 79603 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 32.4679, -99.7619 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 796 |
Population and income in 79603
| Population | 23,548 · higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 398 · higher than 64% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.8 years · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 50% |
| Median household income | $53,513 · lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,590 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $120,900 · lower than 82% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,068 a month |
| Housing units | 9,885 |
| Households | 8,705 (2.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 63% / 37% |
| Land area | 59.19 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79603. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79603
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79698 | Abilene, TX | 1.7 mi E | Unique |
| 79604 | Abilene, TX | 2.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79608 | Abilene, TX | 2.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79697 | Abilene, TX | 2.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 79601 | Abilene, TX | 2.5 mi E | Standard |
| 79605 | Abilene, TX | 2.6 mi S | Standard |
| 79699 | Abilene, TX | 2.9 mi E | Unique |
| 79602 | Abilene, TX | 4.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 79606 | Abilene, TX | 5.3 mi S | Standard |
| 79607 | Dyess AFB, TX | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 79563 | Tye, TX | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 79508 | Buffalo Gap, TX | 12.7 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79603 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79603
123 MAIN ST
ABILENE TX 79603
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Impact: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79603-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79603?
- 79603 is a Abilene, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79603 in?
- ZIP code 79603 is in Taylor County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79603 in?
- 79603 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79603?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79603 use area code 325.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79603?
- About 23,548 people live in ZIP code 79603, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79603?
- The median household income in 79603 is $53,513 a year, lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79603?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79603 are 79698 (Abilene, 1.7 miles), 79604 (Abilene, 2.1 miles), 79608 (Abilene, 2.1 miles) and 79697 (Abilene, 2.1 miles).