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ZIP 79606

Part of Abilene, TX
Pop. 29,182·Taylor County·54th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,153/mo
Year-over-Year
+30.4%
Month-over-Month
+13.7%
vs US Median
+$188
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ZIP 79606 · $2,153
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,360/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
$25,836/yr
At $2,153/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTaylor County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 30.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+30.4% YoY, +13.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79606 (Abilene, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,182
Median income
$79,196
Median age
34.3
Renters
47%
Age distribution
24.5%
26.7%
22.6%
16%
Under 1824.5%
18–3426.7%
35–5422.6%
55–6410.1%
65+16%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.3%
18.9%
White73.3%
Black6.6%
Hispanic18.9%
Asian3.9%
Education (25+)
22.3%
35.2%
37.8%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+37.8%
Housing tenure
53%
47%
Owner53%
Renter47%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79606 in Abilene, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,166 → $2,153
up 84.6%
Income
$70,246 → $79,196
up 12.7%
Population
26,810 → 29,182
up 8.8%
Renter share
45.5% → 47%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36.4% → 37.8%
+1.4 pts
Median age
33.5 → 34.3
+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 79606 in Abilene, TX has climbed by $987 per month, settling near $2,153 after starting the period at $1,166. Median household income grew from $70,246 to $79,196 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 71.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,810 to 29,182 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.8% change. About 47% of households rent today, against 45.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 79606 in Abilene, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79606 covers Abilene, TX. The median rent here is $2,153/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($79,196/yr), ZIP 79606 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 30.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79606?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79606 (Abilene, TX) is $2,153. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79606 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79606's median rent of $2,153/mo is $188 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79606 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79606 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #54 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,153/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,153/mo in ZIP 79606. The local median household income is $79,196/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79606?

Rent in ZIP 79606 has increased 30.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79606 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79606 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,153/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($79,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79606 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 79606 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47% of ZIP 79606 households are renters, while 53% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79606 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79606 compare to the rest of Abilene?

ZIP 79606 is pricier than Abilene as a whole. At $2,153/mo, it's $206 above the Abilene citywide median of $1,947/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79606 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79606 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,153/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 79606's median household income ($79,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79606 33%Benchmark 30%
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