ZIP Code 79605, TX

Living in 79605

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 29
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 35
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Schools 22
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Residents

30k Population +55 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$706 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79605

United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34

Property Crime in 79605

United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%

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 79605

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding43
Tornado22
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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The Kenley School
1 miles, E
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Colleges

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McMurry University
2 miles, E
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Hospitals

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Airports

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