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ZIP codes in Abilene, Texas
Abilene is a city in Taylor County, Texas, with a population of 125,182, about 0.4% of the state's residents, at roughly 1,174 people per square mile. It has 10 ZIP codes, uses area code 325 and follows Central Time.
Abilene at a glance · Data updated
- 125,182
- Residents
- 10
- ZIP codes
- 46,917
- Households
- $62,648
- Median household income
- 32.8
- Median age
- 107
- Square miles
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Abilene compared with Texas
All 10 ZIP codes in Abilene
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| Standard | 26,515 | $53,631 | 29.8 | |
| Standard | 25,389 | $89,551 | 37 | |
| Standard | 23,746 | $53,513 | 35.8 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 30,239 | $62,929 | 33.6 | |
| Standard | 27,818 | $79,196 | 34.3 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Unique | — | — | — | |
| Unique | — | — | — | |
| Unique | 169 | — | 20 |
How Abilene ranks
What stands out about Abilene: household incomes well below the state median.
- Population: 125,182 — 28th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median household income: $62,648 — 39th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median age: 32.8 — 40th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 27.3% — 38th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Population density: 1,174/sq mi — 52nd of 53 cities in Texas (among the least dense cities we cover).
Inside Abilene's ZIP codes
Of the 10 ZIP codes tied to Abilene, 5 (50%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 2 PO Box and 3 unique-organization codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
Residents are spread across 5 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 79605, holds 30,239 people (23% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 63%. That is a fairly concentrated layout.
Income varies by ZIP code: 79602 has the highest median household income at $89,551, while 79603 has the lowest at $53,513, a gap of 1.7×.
The oldest ZIP-code population is in 79602 (median age 37); the youngest is in 79601 (median age 29.8).
79605 is the most densely settled ZIP code at about 2,754 people per square mile, compared with 101 in 79601.
Compared with similar Texas cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton → | 133,434 | $101,396 | 39.2 | 4 |
| Midland → | 132,524 | $89,585 | 31.5 | 11 |
| Pearland → | 125,828 | $118,842 | 37.1 | 3 |
| Abilene | 125,182 | $62,648 | 32.8 | 10 |
| College Station → | 120,511 | $50,900 | 22.9 | 6 |
| Richardson → | 119,469 | $98,111 | 33.9 | 5 |
| Round Rock → | 119,468 | $99,287 | 36.2 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Abilene
How many ZIP codes does Abilene have?+
Abilene has 10 ZIP codes: 5 standard, 2 PO Box and 3 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 5 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Abilene has the most people?+
79605 is the most populated, with 30,239 residents and a median household income of $62,929.
What is the median household income in Abilene?+
$62,648, which is 21% below the Texas median. By ZIP code it ranges from $53,513 in 79603 to $89,551 in 79602.
How big is Abilene compared with other Texas cities?+
Abilene is the 28th largest of the 53 Texas cities we cover, with 125,182 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Abilene use?+
Abilene is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 325.