ZIP Code 79602, TX

Living in 79602

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 12
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 34
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Schools 59
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Residents

25k Population +2.9k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military3%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$163k Median Home Value +$50k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$711 Median Monthly Rent +$199 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79602

United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34

Property Crime in 79602

United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 1 1
Feb 47 2 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 2 1
Dec 44 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79602

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 79602, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 79602, TX

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The Kenley School
8 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 79602, TX

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McMurry University
8 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 79602, TX

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North Runnels Hospital
32 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 79602, TX

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