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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79602

Taylor County · Abilene, TX

Typical home value

$264,415[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.3%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-6.9%
vs metro
+30.7%
vs state
+1.0%
ZIP 79602 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79602 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 79602 is worth $264,415 — 30.7% above the Abilene, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,244 a month — a 10.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,244[2]
Gross yield
10.2%[2]
Cap rate
6.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,487[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
27,425[3]
Median household income
$89,551[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
11
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
4
  • WYLIE EAST EL

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · WYLIE ISD

    796 students

  • WYLIE EAST J H

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · WYLIE ISD

    552 students

  • BOWIE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ABILENE ISD

    478 students

  • THOMAS EL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · ABILENE ISD

    389 students

  • ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH & SCIENCE

    High · Grades 9–12 · ABILENE ISD

    386 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 yield10.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.1%
Annual rent$26,925

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$1,337
Loan principal$211,532
Down payment$52,883
Total interest paid$269,798

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 ratio0.82
Monthly cost to own$1,848
Monthly rent$2,244

Owning 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
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79602?
The typical home in 79602 is worth $264,415, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79602?
Home values in 79602 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 79602?
A typical home in 79602 rents for about $2,244 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 79602?
The effective property tax rate in 79602 is 1.3% — roughly $3,487 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79602?
ZIP code 79602 has a population of 27,425 and a median household income of $89,551.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Buffalo Gap, TX

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

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

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $206,768
    Gross yield

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