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Abilene, TX — ZIP 79605

Population: 28,467 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79605 (Abilene, TX) is $182,823 — up 9.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,000 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,718/month. 8 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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$182,823

Median home value

+9.1%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$182,823
1-year appreciation
+9.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+73.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$182,823
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
$210,000
Median list price
$195,900
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
+35.9%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,718/mo
1-year rent change
+40.1%
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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS, ABILENE ISD
Schools include
PREMIER H S OF ABILENE, AUSTIN EL, BONHAM EL, COOPER H S, ALCORTA EL

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
A06
Flood risk level
High
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)

Annual precipitation
25.3 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
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,566
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,010

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Flying B Ranch Airstrip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 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
1,959
Housing built before 1970
68.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,277
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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 79605State medianUS median
Median home value$182,823$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$210,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,718/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,277$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 79605?
$182,823.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79605?
$210,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79605?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79605?
Typical rent: $1,718/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79605?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave.
Is ZIP 79605 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79605?
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 79605?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79605?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79605?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 79605 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79605?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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