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ZIP 79603

Part of Abilene, TX
Pop. 23,548·Taylor County·136th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,892/mo
Year-over-Year
+56.4%
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$73
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ZIP 79603 · $1,892
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,190/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
$22,704/yr
At $1,892/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTaylor County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 56.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+56.4% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79603 (Abilene, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,548
Median income
$53,513
Median age
35.8
Renters
37.3%
Age distribution
27.1%
21.7%
25.7%
14.5%
Under 1827.1%
18–3421.7%
35–5425.7%
55–6411%
65+14.5%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
51.8%
43.8%
White51.8%
Black9.7%
Hispanic43.8%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
17.5%
39.7%
26.8%
16%
No HS diploma17.5%
HS diploma39.7%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+16%
Housing tenure
62.7%
37.3%
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79603 in Abilene, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,614 → $53,513
up 10.1%
Population
23,956 → 23,548
down 1.7%
Renter share
40.8% → 37.3%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 16%
-0.4 pts
Median age
34.8 → 35.8
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $53,513 today, compared with $48,614 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 79603 in Abilene, TX losing about 408 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 40.8% to 37.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79603 covers Abilene, TX. The median rent here is $1,892/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($53,513/yr), ZIP 79603 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 56.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79603?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79603 (Abilene, TX) is $1,892. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79603 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79603's median rent of $1,892/mo is $73 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79603 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79603 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #136 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,892/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79603?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,892/mo in ZIP 79603. The local median household income is $53,513/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79603?

Rent in ZIP 79603 has increased 56.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79603 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79603 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,892/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($53,513/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79603 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 79603 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.3% of ZIP 79603 households are renters, while 62.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79603 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79603 compare to the rest of Abilene?

ZIP 79603 is more affordable than Abilene overall. At $1,892/mo, it's $55 below the Abilene citywide median of $1,947/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79603 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79603 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,892/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 79603's median household income ($53,513/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79603 42%Benchmark 30%
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