ZIP code 79605
Where is ZIP code 79605?
Abilene, Texas
Taylor County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79605 belongs to Abilene, Texas in Taylor County. 79605 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 28,467 people live in the 79605 area, where the median household income is $62,929. The closest ZIP codes are 79603 (Abilene, 2.6 mi north), 79604 (Abilene, 2.6 mi northeast) and 79608 (Abilene, 2.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 79605 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 32.432, -99.7724 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 796 |
Population and income in 79605
| Population | 28,467 · higher than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,592 · higher than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.6 years · lower than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $62,929 · lower than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,276 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $163,600 · lower than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,117 a month |
| Housing units | 12,458 |
| Households | 11,152 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 60% / 40% |
| Land area | 10.98 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79605. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79605
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79603 | Abilene, TX | 2.6 mi N | Standard |
| 79604 | Abilene, TX | 2.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79608 | Abilene, TX | 2.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79697 | Abilene, TX | 2.6 mi NE | Unique |
| 79606 | Abilene, TX | 2.8 mi S | Standard |
| 79602 | Abilene, TX | 3.1 mi E | Standard |
| 79698 | Abilene, TX | 3.7 mi NE | Unique |
| 79607 | Dyess AFB, TX | 3.9 mi W | Standard |
| 79601 | Abilene, TX | 4 mi NE | Standard |
| 79699 | Abilene, TX | 4.3 mi NE | Unique |
| 79563 | Tye, TX | 5.7 mi W | Standard |
| 79508 | Buffalo Gap, TX | 10.1 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79605 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79605
123 MAIN ST
ABILENE TX 79605
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79605-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79605?
- 79605 is a Abilene, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79605 in?
- ZIP code 79605 is in Taylor County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79605 in?
- 79605 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79605?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79605 use area code 325.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79605?
- About 28,467 people live in ZIP code 79605, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79605?
- The median household income in 79605 is $62,929 a year, lower than 62% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79605?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79605 are 79603 (Abilene, 2.6 miles), 79604 (Abilene, 2.6 miles), 79608 (Abilene, 2.6 miles) and 79697 (Abilene, 2.6 miles).