ZIP Code 79606 Demographics

Taylor County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79606 compared to county averages.

Total Population

27,797

↓ 80.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,381

↑ +18.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$238,700

↑ +40.6% vs county

Median Age

33.2 yrs

↓ +0.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

↑ 27.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79606 compares to Taylor County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79606 $73k Taylor $62k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79606 $239k Taylor $170k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

22.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

53.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,114

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79606 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$238,700
Down Payment (20%)$47,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,516P&I: $1207 | Tax: $239 | Ins: $70
Rent (Local Median)
$1,114
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $402/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79606, sorted by distance.

79607 4.7 mi away taylor county 79605 5.7 mi away taylor county 79699 9.5 mi away taylor county 79601 17.9 mi away taylor county 79525 18.7 mi away jones county 76366 112.1 mi away archer county 76379 119.6 mi away archer county

About Taylor County

Taylor County is located in Texas and has a total population of 143,029. The county's median household income is $61,806 and median home value is $169,800. ZIP code 79606 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Taylor County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.