| Official Zip Code Name | Abilene |
| Zip Code State | Texas |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Taylor |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Current Population: | 22885 |
| Racial Majority: | White 75.39% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 71.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income | $55013 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $74340 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 15.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 1765 - 2254 ft. |
| Area | 65 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 32.35181400, -99.82875500 |
The current unemployment level in 79606 is 3.2% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.0% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 79606 increased to 22885 from 18107 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 79606 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 79606 public schools is White. 24.1% of students in 79606 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18002 | 75.39% | 17280 | +4% |
| Black Or African American | 1460 | 6.11% | 1367 | +7% |
| Hispanic | 3185 | 13.34% | 2951 | +8% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 34 | 0.14% | 99 | -66% |
| Asian | 792 | 3.32% | 670 | +18% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 31 | -100% |
| Other Race | 29 | 0% | 29 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 458 | 1.7% | 458 | -11% |
| White | 71.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 17.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22885 | 18107 |
| Male Population | 48.90% | |
| Female Population | 51.10% | |
| Total Households | 9687 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 24.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 62.5% |
| Median Household Income | $55013 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 43.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 18.60% |
| 79606 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Texas District 19 | Jodey Arrington | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Texas Congressional Districts | ||
| 79563 - Tye |
| 79602 - Abilene |
| 79607 - Dyess Afb |
| 79603 - Abilene |
| 79508 - Buffalo Gap |
| 79605 - Abilene |
| 79562 - Tuscola |
| Abilene, TX |
| Buffalo Gap, TX |
Zip Code 79606 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 36 | 43 | 51 | 60 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 53 | 41 | 33 | 52 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 55 | 61 | 69 | 78 | 85 | 91 | 95 | 94 | 87 | 78 | 65 | 57 | 76 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .97 | 1.23 | 1.43 | 1.78 | 2.96 | 3.24 | 1.86 | 2.61 | 3.08 | 2.84 | 1.37 | 1.25 | 24.62 |
| Far Southside |
| Chimney Rock Area |
| Park Central Area |
| Red Bud Area |
| River Oaks-Brookhollow |