ZIP Code 79606, TX
Living in 79606
Bikeability16
Walkability16
Commute96
Public Transit14
Affordability62
Public Safety71
Airports3
Hospitals58
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black6%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate23%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military4%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$188kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$830Median Monthly Rent+$180 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79606
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in 79606
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79606
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding44
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79606, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79606, TX
A Habitat for Learning
3 miles, E
St Johns Episcopal School
5 miles, N
The Kenley School
6 miles, NE
Cornerstone Christian School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79606, TX
McMurry University
6 miles, NE
Hardin-Simmons University
9 miles, NE
Abilene Christian University
10 miles, NE
Howard Payne University
66 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79606, TX
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
4 miles, E
Abilene Regional Medical Center
4 miles, E
Hendrick Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Anson General Hospital
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79606, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
9 miles, NE
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
80 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
142 miles, W