ZIP Code 79508, TX
Living in 79508
Bikeability
1
Walkability
5
Commute
87
Public Transit
2
Affordability
52
Public Safety
80
Airports
3
Hospitals
56
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
+293 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate50%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$67k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+11% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K21%
$125K to $149K10%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector60%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office25%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$164k
Median Home Value
+$100k (2010–19)
40%
Built 2000 or Later
$519
Median Monthly Rent
+$86 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
LP gas6%
Utility gas14%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79508
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in 79508
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (14%)(83%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 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 79508
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79508, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79508, TX
A Habitat for Learning
6 miles, NE
St Johns Episcopal School
11 miles, N
The Kenley School
12 miles, N
Cornerstone Christian School
12 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79508, TX
McMurry University
12 miles, NE
Hardin-Simmons University
15 miles, N
Abilene Christian University
15 miles, NE
Howard Payne University
63 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79508, TX
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
8 miles, NE
Abilene Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Hendrick Medical Center
15 miles, N
North Runnels Hospital
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79508, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
13 miles, NE
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
75 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
141 miles, W
Sheppard Airforce Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
141 miles, NE