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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79508

Taylor County · Abilene, TX

Typical home value

$255,484[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.2%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-10.1%
vs metro
+26.3%
vs state
-2.4%
ZIP 79508 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79508 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 79508 is worth $255,484 — 26.3% above the Abilene, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,574[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
1,078[3]
Median household income
$105,000[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+115[5]
Moved in
4,377
Moved out
4,262

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • BUFFALO GAP EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · JIM NED CISD

    256 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$1,292
Loan principal$204,387
Down payment$51,097
Total interest paid$260,684

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$1,637
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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
6th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79508?
The typical home in 79508 is worth $255,484, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79508?
Home values in 79508 are up 7.2% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 79508?
The effective property tax rate in 79508 is 0.6% — roughly $1,574 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79508?
ZIP code 79508 has a population of 1,078 and a median household income of $105,000.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hawley, TX

    Typical home
    $248,817
    Gross yield
  • Abilene, TX

    Typical home
    $264,415
    Gross yield
    10.2%
  • Clyde, TX

    Typical home
    $224,125
    Gross yield
  • Abilene, TX

    Typical home
    $298,568
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Abilene, TX

    Typical home
    $211,499
    Gross yield
    11.7%
  • Lawn, TX

    Typical home
    $206,768
    Gross yield

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