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ZIP 79601

Part of Abilene, TX
Pop. 28,050·Taylor County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,114/mo
Year-over-Year
+56.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$149
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ZIP 79601 · $2,114
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,368/yr
At $2,114/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTaylor County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 56.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+56.8% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79601 (Abilene, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,050
Median income
$53,631
Median age
29.8
Renters
50.8%
Age distribution
16%
41.8%
23.3%
Under 1816%
18–3441.8%
35–5423.3%
55–648.8%
65+10.1%
Gender
56.2%
43.8%
Male56.2%
Female43.8%
Race & ethnicity
57.1%
12.9%
28.9%
White57.1%
Black12.9%
Hispanic28.9%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
15.3%
33.7%
28%
23%
No HS diploma15.3%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
49.2%
50.8%
Owner49.2%
Renter50.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79601 in Abilene, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,306 → $53,631
up 11.0%
Population
27,033 → 28,050
up 3.8%
Renter share
51.8% → 50.8%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 23%
+2.9 pts
Median age
30.3 → 29.8
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,306 in 2021 to $53,631 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 79601 in Abilene, TX adding about 1,017 residents over the five-year window, up 3.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.1% to 23% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79601 covers Abilene, TX. The median rent here is $2,114/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($53,631/yr), ZIP 79601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 56.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79601 (Abilene, TX) is $2,114. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79601's median rent of $2,114/mo is $149 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79601 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79601 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #62 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,114/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,114/mo in ZIP 79601. The local median household income is $53,631/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79601?

Rent in ZIP 79601 has increased 56.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79601 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,114/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($53,631/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79601 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 79601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.8% of ZIP 79601 households are renters, while 49.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79601 compare to the rest of Abilene?

ZIP 79601 is pricier than Abilene as a whole. At $2,114/mo, it's $167 above the Abilene citywide median of $1,947/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,114/mo, rent takes ~47% of ZIP 79601's median household income ($53,631/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79601 47%Benchmark 30%
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