ZIP Code 79603, TX
Living in 79603
Bikeability7
Walkability12
Commute98
Public Transit10
Affordability90
Public Safety62
Airports3
Hospitals60
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$3.9k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$608Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195945%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79603
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in 79603
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79603
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado24
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79603, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79603, TX
St Johns Episcopal School
8 miles, SE
Cornerstone Christian School
9 miles, E
The Kenley School
10 miles, SE
A Habitat for Learning
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79603, TX
McMurry University
10 miles, SE
Hardin-Simmons University
10 miles, E
Abilene Christian University
12 miles, E
Howard Payne University
76 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79603, TX
Hendrick Medical Center
10 miles, E
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
12 miles, SE
Abilene Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Anson General Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79603, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
14 miles, E
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
85 miles, SW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
137 miles, NW