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Abilene, TX — ZIP 79602

Population: 27,425 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79602 (Abilene, TX) is $271,538 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $168,000 after a median 97 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,510/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 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,538

Median home value

+7.3%

1-year change

97

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,538
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+61.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$271,538
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$168,000
Median list price
$385,000
Median price per sqft
$65
1-year sale-price change
-59.8%
Median days on market
97 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
100
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,510/mo
1-year rent change
+39.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
ABILENE ISD, WYLIE ISD
Schools include
BOWIE EL, THOMAS EL, DAEP, 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)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
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
26.1 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
56,696
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
420

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

How it compares

ZIP 79602State medianUS median
Median home value$271,538$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$168,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market97 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,510/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/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?
$271,538.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79602?
$168,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79602?
Median days on market: 97 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79602?
Typical rent: $2,510/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 (3 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: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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