Abilene, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79699

Taylor County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

321
1,301/sq mi

ZIP code 79699 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. The area is home to 321 residents, producing a population density of 1,301 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79699 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79699 sits at -, while per-capita income is $4,769. The poverty rate stands at - and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and - of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79699 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: - of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taylor County, so you can benchmark 79699 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79699, Abilene, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

321

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

1,301

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79699?

20.0

Median Age

22.1%

Male

77.9%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 6.2%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$4,769

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

48

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79699 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79699 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79605 Abilene, TX 30,098 4.3 mi
79607 Dyess Afb, TX 2,865 6.8 mi
79602 Abilene, TX 21,519 8.9 mi
79601 Abilene, TX 25,085 8.7 mi
79606 Abilene, TX 22,885 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79699 in?
ZIP code 79699 (Abilene) is located in Taylor County, Texas. Taylor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taylor-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79699?
ZIP code 79699 in Abilene, TX has a population of 321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79699?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79699 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.5% of the population.

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