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Abilene, TX — ZIP 79602

Population: 27,425 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79602 (Abilene, TX) is $272,355 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,345/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$272,355

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$272,355
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+62.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$272,355
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$334,900
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+26.8%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
195
For-sale inventory
109
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
108
1-year forecast
+4.4%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,345/mo
1-year rent change
+31.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$958/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,702/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,013/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-WEST TEXAS, ABILENE ISD, WYLIE ISD
Schools include
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-ABILENE, BOWIE EL, THOMAS EL, ADULT LEARNING CTR, JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.0 in
Annual snowfall
3.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,602
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,786

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+330 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
33.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,708
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
57,907
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,057

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79602State medianUS median
Median home value$272,355$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$315,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,345/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,708$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 79602?
$272,355.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79602?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79602?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79602?
Typical rent: $2,345/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79602?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave.
Is ZIP 79602 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79602?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79602?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79602?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79602?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 79602 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79602?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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