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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79501

Jones County · Abilene, TX

Typical home value

$143,487[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.1%
5-year / yr
+1.8%
10-year / yr
+2.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-49.5%
vs metro
-29.1%
vs state
-45.2%
ZIP 79501 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79501 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 79501 is worth $143,487 — 29.1% below the Abilene, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,975[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jones County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
3,630[3]
Median household income
$55,430[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Jones County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+36[5]
Moved in
508
Moved out
472

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • ANSON EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ANSON ISD

    366 students

  • ANSON H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · ANSON ISD

    209 students

  • ANSON MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ANSON ISD

    158 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$726
Loan principal$114,790
Down payment$28,697
Total interest paid$146,408

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,010
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
82nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79501?
The typical home in 79501 is worth $143,487, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79501?
Home values in 79501 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 1.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 79501?
The effective property tax rate in 79501 is 1.4% — roughly $1,975 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79501?
ZIP code 79501 has a population of 3,630 and a median household income of $55,430.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Abilene, TX

    Typical home
    $143,387
    Gross yield
    13.9%
  • Tye, TX

    Typical home
    $127,200
    Gross yield
  • Abilene, TX

    Typical home
    $174,692
    Gross yield
    10.4%
  • Hamlin, TX

    Typical home
    $109,785
    Gross yield
  • Stamford, TX

    Typical home
    $103,922
    Gross yield
  • Merkel, TX

    Typical home
    $193,367
    Gross yield
    9.6%

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