ZIP Code 79603, TX

Living in 79603

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 12
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 35
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Schools 14
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Residents

23k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$3.9k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$79k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$608 Median Monthly Rent +$126 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195945%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79603

United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34

Property Crime in 79603

United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

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

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79603

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 79603, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 79603, TX

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The Kenley School
10 miles, SE
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A Habitat for Learning
12 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 79603, TX

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McMurry University
10 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 79603, TX

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 79603, TX

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