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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79562

Taylor County · Abilene, TX

Typical home value

$393,399[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.4%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+38.5%
vs metro
+94.5%
vs state
+50.3%
ZIP 79562 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79562 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 79562 is worth $393,399 — 94.5% above the Abilene, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,388 a month — a 7.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,388[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,104[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
5,070[3]
Median household income
$109,572[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
2
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
1
  • JIM NED H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · JIM NED CISD

    461 students

  • JIM NED MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · JIM NED CISD

    227 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 yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$28,650

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$1,989
Loan principal$314,719
Down payment$78,680
Total interest paid$401,407

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 ratio1.11
Monthly cost to own$2,658
Monthly rent$2,388

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
53rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79562?
The typical home in 79562 is worth $393,399, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79562?
Home values in 79562 are up 5.4% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 79562?
A typical home in 79562 rents for about $2,388 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 79562?
The effective property tax rate in 79562 is 1.0% — roughly $4,104 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79562?
ZIP code 79562 has a population of 5,070 and a median household income of $109,572.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • TX

    Typical home
    $438,035
    Gross yield
  • Abilene, TX

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

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

    Typical home
    $255,484
    Gross yield
  • Hawley, TX

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

    Typical home
    $224,125
    Gross yield

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