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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79520

Jones County · Abilene, TX

Typical home value

$109,785[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.2%
5-year / yr
+3.1%
10-year / yr
+1.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-61.4%
vs metro
-45.7%
vs state
-58.1%
ZIP 79520 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79520 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 79520 is worth $109,785 — 45.7% below the Abilene, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#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
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,795[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
2,319[3]
Median household income
$65,331[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • HAMLIN COLLEGIATE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD

    216 students

  • HAMLIN COLLEGIATE H S

    High · Grades 7–12 · HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD

    183 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$555
Loan principal$87,828
Down payment$21,957
Total interest paid$112,020

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$796
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
29th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79520?
The typical home in 79520 is worth $109,785, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79520?
Home values in 79520 are down 5.2% over the past year, and up 3.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 79520?
The effective property tax rate in 79520 is 1.6% — roughly $1,795 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79520?
ZIP code 79520 has a population of 2,319 and a median household income of $65,331.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Stamford, TX

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $143,487
    Gross yield
  • Abilene, TX

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

    Typical home
    $193,367
    Gross yield
    9.6%

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