ZIP code 79605

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79605 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Abilene, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 79605 ZIP code area.

79605 is the zip code for

Abilene, TX

Total population
30,098▼
Housing units
13,083▼
Land area
(sq. miles)
10.97
Density
(people per sq. mile)
2,743.66▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.03

Demographic data for zip code 79605

Gender:

Male
14,459▼
Female
15,639▼
Median age
Male
31.20
Female
36.30
Gender

Households:

Total households
11,994▼
Family households
7,717▼
Nonfamily households
4,277▲
Average household size
2.44▼
Average family size
3.00▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
13,083▼
Occupied housing units
11,994▼
Owner-occupied
7,116▼
Renter-occupied
4,878▼
Vacant housing units
1,089▼
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
2,302▼
5 to 9 years
1,996▼
10 to 14 years
1,847▼
15 to 19 years
2,206▼
20 to 24 years
2,814▲
25 to 34 years
4,372▲
35 to 44 years
3,101▼
45 to 54 years
3,951▲
55 to 59 years
1,759▲
60 to 64 years
1,363▲
65 to 74 years
2,124▼
75 to 84 years
1,600▼
85 years and over
663▼
Median age
33.50▼
Age

Race:

White
20,434
Hispanic or Latino
6,335
Black or African American
2,094
Asian
418
American Indian & Alaska Native
125
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
19
Other (One Race)
43
Two or More Races
630
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79605

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
23,663
Civilian labor force
14,624
Employed
13,851
Unemployed
773
Armed Forces
481
Not in labor force
8,558
Percent Unemployed
5.3%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
14,094
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
11,707
Carpooled
1,403
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
105
Walked
331
Other means
301
Worked at home
247
Mean travel time
14.8 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
13,851
Management / business / science / arts
4,394
Service
3,191
Sales / office
3,763
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,067
Production / transportation / material moving
1,436
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
13,851
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
219
Construction
1,028
Manufacturing
651
Wholesale trade
324
Retail trade
1,853
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
421
Information
338
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
897
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,208
Educational services / health care / social assistance
3,672
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,362
Public administration
975
Other services
903
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
13,851
Private wage & salary workers
10,674
Government workers
2,341
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
793
Unpaid family workers
43
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
12,080
Less than $10,000
829
$10,000 to $14,999
786
$15,000 to $24,999
1,816
$25,000 to $34,999
1,865
$35,000 to $49,999
2,145
$50,000 to $74,999
2,107
$75,000 to $99,999
1,337
$100,000 to $149,999
769
$150,000 to $199,999
259
$200,000 or more
167
Median household income
$38,906
Mean household income
$51,766
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
16.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79605

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Austin El
2341 Greenbriar Dr		(325) 690-392055412816.5
Bonham El
4250 Potomac Ave		(325) 690-374556729513.4
Clack Middle
1610 Corsicana Ave		(325) 692-196170830111.8
Cooper H S
3639 Sayles Blvd		(325) 691-10001,89757814.4
Crockett Early Headstart
3282 S 13th
(Other/Alternative School)		(325) 690-37704690.0
Eagle Academies Of Texas At Abilen
3161 S 23rd St 4
(Other/Alternative School)		(325) 698-81111424712.9
Jackson El
2650 S 32nd St		(325) 690-360253420915.4
Johnston El
3602 N 12th St		(325) 671-484550025515.2
Madison Middle
3145 Barrow St		(325) 692-566198841212.9
Reagan El
5340 Hartford St		(325) 690-36273512678.9
Sp Ed Homebound
2970 S 6th St
(Other/Alternative School)		(325) 677-8623412.0
Sp Ed O J T
2970 S 6th St
(Other/Alternative School)		(325) 677-862337514.8
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Public libraries around Abilene, TX

NameAddress
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar St
Abilene, TX 79601
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Universities and Colleges around 79605

NameAddressPhone
Hardin-Simmons University - School of Business & Finance- Kelley College of Busi2200 Hickory Street
Abilene, TX 79601		(325) 677-2332
McMurry University - Wall Driggers Baseball Stadium- Press BoxSouth 14th & Sayles
Abilene, TX 79605		(325) 793-4890
Java City Cafe1265 Ambler Avenue
Abilene, TX 79601		(325) 671-2184
Cisco Junior College717 East Industrial Boulevard
Abilene, TX 79602		(325) 794-4400
Calling Center1075 North Judge Ely Boulevard
Abilene, TX 79601		(325) 676-2601
Ged Testing1101 South 9th Street
Abilene, TX 79602		(325) 671-4000
Abilene Christian University - Tickets- Freshman Follies Sing Song Tic1600 Campus Court
Abilene, TX 79601		(325) 674-2648
McMurry University
14th & Sayles
Abilene, TX 79601		(325) 793-3800
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
425 3rd Street
Dyess Afb, TX 79607		(325) 692-2007
Abilene Higher Education Authority809 East North 16th Street
Abilene, TX 79601		(325) 672-6172
McMurry University - Gypsy Ted Gallery2117 Hunt Street
Abilene, TX 79605		(325) 698-7397
American Commercial College
402 Butternut Street
Abilene, TX 79602		(325) 672-8495
Abilene Christian University - Panhandle Plains Student Loan Center
400 Pine Street
Abilene, TX 79601		(325) 672-6172
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79605

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Abilene Psychiatric Center
4225 Woods Place
Abilene, TX 79602		(325) 698-660028
Abilene Regional Medical Ctr
6250 Highway 83/84
Abilene, TX 79606		(915) 695-9900187
Hendrick Health System
1242 North 19th Street
Abilene, TX 79601		(915) 670-2000391
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 79605

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Comfort Suites Abilene3165 S Danville Dr
Abilene, TX 79605		195105
Howard Johnson Plaza Abilene5403 S 1st St
Abilene, TX 79605		10780139
Super 8 Abilene South4397 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605		16699
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79605

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Schlotzsky's4615 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food, Sandwiches325-695-2010
Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy4782 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Mexican915-692-4776
Arby's125 S Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79605		American, Fast Food, Sandwiches915-695-1710
Betty Roses2402 S 7th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Barbecue915-673-5809
Briarstone Group The Catering Service101 Eplens Ct
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food915-677-3711
Carino's4157 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79605		Italian325-698-4950
China Bowl5001 US Highway 277 S
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food915-698-1688
China Star Restaurant3601 S 1st St
Abilene, TX 79605		Chinese915-677-2000
Country Pleasures2506 S 7th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food915-676-8691
Domino's Pizza1806 S Clack St
Abilene, TX 79605		Pizza915-695-3030
Dyess Afb Cellar Pizza7113 Dafb
Abilene, TX 79605		Pizza915-692-7470
Eckos Restaurant2701 S 1st St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food915-672-3792
Golden Corral4101 S Danville Dr
Abilene, TX 79605		American, Hamburgers, Healthy, Italian, Pastries, Pizza, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks915-692-4592
Grandys4134 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79605		American915-692-6192
Kiva Hotel5403 S 1st Street
Abilene, TX 79605		American915-695-2150
McDonald's3147 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches915-691-5902
Miz B's Fudge2506 S 7th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food915-676-8691
Mr Gatti's Delivery2665 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food, Pizza915-695-3278
Mr Gattis Restrnt2661 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79605		Pizza915-692-6326
Peking House Chinese Restaurant3280 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food915-692-4151
Pizza Hut2750 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Italian, Pizza915-692-9328
Red Lobster1280 S Clack St
Abilene, TX 79605		American, Seafood915-695-1191
Sonic Drive-In2402 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs915-692-9075
Subway Sandwiches & Salads3241 S 1st St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches915-677-9510
Subway Sandwiches & Salads2810 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches915-691-9179
Taco Bell2901 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food, Mexican915-692-2436
Taco Bell4165 S Danville Dr
Abilene, TX 79605		Fast Food, Mexican915-695-4900
Texas Roadhouse1381 S Danville
Abilene, TX 79605		Hamburgers, Ribs, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks915-690-0145
Wienerschnitzel2997 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79605		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs325-690-9845
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Crime Rates in Abilene, TX

Crime rates in Abilene, TX:

Total
5,572
Violent Crime
661
Murder & Manslaughter
9
Forcible Rape
89
Robbery
167
Aggravated Assault
396
Property Crime
4,911
Burglary
1,324
Larceny & Theft
3,295
Motor Vehicle Theft
292
Arson
31
Abilene, TX

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