ZIP Code 79602, TX
Living in 79602
Bikeability13
Walkability12
Commute92
Public Transit24
Affordability61
Public Safety76
Airports2
Hospitals56
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+2.9k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military3%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$711Median Monthly Rent+$199 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79602
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in 79602
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79602
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79602, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79602, TX
A Habitat for Learning
6 miles, W
The Kenley School
8 miles, NW
Cornerstone Christian School
9 miles, NW
St Johns Episcopal School
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79602, TX
McMurry University
8 miles, NW
Abilene Christian University
10 miles, N
Hardin-Simmons University
11 miles, N
Howard Payne University
59 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79602, TX
Abilene Regional Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
5 miles, NW
Hendrick Medical Center
10 miles, N
North Runnels Hospital
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79602, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
5 miles, N
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
83 miles, SW
Robert Gray Army Airfield
139 miles, SE