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ZIP 79602

Part of Abilene, TX
Pop. 27,425·Taylor County·18th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,515/mo
Year-over-Year
+53.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$550
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ZIP 79602 · $2,515
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,260/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
$30,180/yr
At $2,515/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTaylor County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 53.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+53.6% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79602 (Abilene, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,425
Median income
$89,551
Median age
37
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
23.5%
23.4%
24.1%
13.1%
15.8%
Under 1823.5%
18–3423.4%
35–5424.1%
55–6413.1%
65+15.8%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
69.4%
21%
White69.4%
Black10.4%
Hispanic21%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
25.6%
31.6%
33.9%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79602 in Abilene, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,173 → $89,551
up 25.8%
Population
26,933 → 27,425
up 1.8%
Renter share
24.4% → 24.3%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 33.9%
-0.9 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,173 in 2021 to $89,551 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 79602 in Abilene, TX adding about 492 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79602 covers Abilene, TX. The median rent here is $2,515/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($89,551/yr), ZIP 79602 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 53.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79602 (Abilene, TX) is $2,515. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79602's median rent of $2,515/mo is $550 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79602 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79602 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #18 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,515/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,515/mo in ZIP 79602. The local median household income is $89,551/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79602?

Rent in ZIP 79602 has increased 53.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79602 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,515/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($89,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79602 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 79602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 79602 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79602 compare to the rest of Abilene?

ZIP 79602 is pricier than Abilene as a whole. At $2,515/mo, it's $568 above the Abilene citywide median of $1,947/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,515/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 79602's median household income ($89,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79602 34%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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