Published November 5, 2026

What to Know About Abilene, TX ZIP Codes: Neighborhoods and Counties (2026)

Written by Amber Kimmel

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Abilene is a West Central Texas city that spans two counties and multiple school districts, which means a mailing address leaves out a lot of details.

Related guides: Where is Abilene, Abilene, TX population.

At a Glance

Residential ZIP codes: 79601, 79602, 79603, 79605, 79606, 79607 (Dyess AFB)
Median sale price, all homes: $298,858 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median sale price, single family: $298,881 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Change in median sale price vs. a year earlier: +24.5% all homes, +23.9% single family
Homes sold: 479 all homes, 465 single family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median days on market, all homes: 20 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Sale-to-list price ratio: 99.2% all homes, 99.3% single family
Share of homes sold above list price: 33% all homes, 33.4% single family
Months of supply: 2.1 all homes, 2.0 single family
Homes for sale (inventory): 328 all homes, 309 single family
Median price per square foot: $176 all homes, $178 single family

Key Takeaway

Abilene's home-buying ZIP codes are 79601, 79602, 79603, 79605, and 79606, plus 79607 for Dyess Air Force Base. The remaining codes are exclusively for PO boxes or specific institutions. Start your search in 79606 if newer construction matters most, or look at 79601 and 79603 if you prefer an established home closer to downtown. Before you write an offer, confirm the county, school district, and city limits by street address because the ZIP won't tell you.

Who This Guide Is For

You're shopping for a home in Abilene, TX, and need to know which ZIP codes cover the parts of town you're considering before you set up searches or write an offer.

What Are the ZIP Codes in Abilene, TX?

A ZIP code tells you where the mail goes. It doesn't tell you which county, school district, city service area, or flood zone a home is in. Use ZIPs to aim your search, then confirm those facts by street address.

For the bigger picture, see Buying a Home in Abilene.

USPS standard delivery ZIPs for the city are 79601, 79602, 79603, 79605, 79606, and 79607. The city also has PO box codes (79604, 79608) and unique codes assigned to specific institutions (79697, 79698, 79699). Market figures on this page are city-wide. Per-ZIP figures come from Census housing data.

Central Abilene ZIP Codes

Central Abilene offers a closer-in location and established lots, but you get older houses and more address-level checks. The area surrounds downtown and extends north and west, with mature trees and established streets.

ZIP Code 79601

This code covers north and central Abilene, including downtown. It's one of the city's oldest residential sectors. The Census Bureau's 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimate puts the median value of owner-occupied homes here at roughly $190,200.

Part of 79601 crosses the county line into Jones County. Two homes with the same ZIP can sit in different counties and appraisal districts, with different tax bills. Look up the exact address with the county appraisal district before you offer.

ZIP Code 79602

This ZIP covers south-central and southeast Abilene, including the area around Abilene Regional Airport. Its established neighborhoods have older homes than the far southwest side of the city.

If a listing is near the airport, visit at different times of day before you commit. The ZIP spans very different streets, so check the address against the FEMA flood map if it sits near a creek or drainage area.

ZIP Code 79603

This ZIP sits in west and northwest Abilene, the side of town closest to Dyess Air Force Base. That keeps commutes short for people working on the base or in the western commercial areas.

Homes here can sit near the base's flight paths. The Texas seller's disclosure includes a question about military installations. Read that answer and ask the listing agent directly.

Southwest Abilene ZIP Codes

Most of the city's newer construction sits here. You get newer houses and room to grow, but you're farther from downtown and face the most boundary complexity because school district lines and city limits run through these ZIPs.

ZIP Code 79605

This code is the middle ground between central and far-southwest Abilene, wrapping around the south-central commercial corridor. House ages vary so much that no single ZIP median means much, so compare recent sales on the specific streets you like.

ZIP Code 79606

This area has the newest construction among Abilene's residential ZIPs, and both Abilene ISD and Wylie ISD lines cross it. Wylie ISD serves parts of southern Abilene and borders Abilene ISD to the north. Abilene ISD provides an official online tool to find your school zone by address.

Some 79606 addresses sit outside city limits, which can mean relying on a well and septic system instead of city water and sewer. The ZIP can't tell you a home's district or utility provider. Confirm the district with the district's address lookup and city service with the City of Abilene.

Dyess AFB and Non-Residential ZIP Codes

Several codes show up in searches and on maps but aren't places you can buy a home. Filter them out of your search and alerts.

ZIP Code 79607

USPS assigns ZIP code 79607 to the Dyess Air Force Base Post Office. On-base housing isn't bought and sold on the open market, so a search for 79607 returns no resale listings. If you'll commute to Dyess, look in the ZIPs bordering the base.

PO Box and University ZIP Codes

The two PO box codes and three unique codes listed above don't correspond to homes for sale. The 79697 code is associated with McMurry University. A seller's mailing address may use one of these codes. For insurance quotes, title work, and tax lookups, use the property's physical delivery ZIP, or you'll get the wrong results.

Abilene Neighborhoods by ZIP Code

These are the neighborhoods with full guides, mapped to their ZIPs. The list doesn't include every subdivision in the city.

Abilene Heights

This neighborhood sits in 79606. Its name is close to Heritage Heights, so confirm which one a listing means before you compare prices or pull property data.

Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock is in 79606, part of the southwest growth pattern. Don't assume its HOA rules match a neighboring subdivision's. Ask for the HOA's current dues and deed restrictions before you offer.

Elm Creek

This subdivision is in 79605. Two Abilene subdivisions use the Elm Creek name, and listings sometimes shorten both to "Elm Creek." Check the legal description or subdivision name before you rely on comparable sales.

Elm Creek at Wylie

The second Elm Creek subdivision sits in 79606. The "Wylie" in the name isn't a school assignment, so run the exact address through the district lookup before you offer.

Far Southside

This area generally falls in 79606, at the edge of the city's southwest growth. Edge-of-town addresses are the most likely to fall outside city limits, so confirm water and sewer service for the specific lot.

The Harvest

The Harvest is in 79606, with newer construction and ongoing development phases. Nearby construction can continue for years. Before you offer, ask the HOA or builder for current dues, any planned assessments, and the remaining phases.

What Is the County for Abilene, TX?

Abilene sits mostly in Taylor County, and part of the city extends into Jones County. Abilene is the Taylor County seat and was incorporated in 1883. Your county decides which appraisal district values your home, and that value is the starting point for your property tax bill.

Taylor County

The Central Appraisal District of Taylor County values the main portion of Abilene. Taxes depend on the taxing units for an address, such as the city, county, and school district, not on the ZIP code. Two Taylor County homes can have different rates if they sit in different school districts or one is outside city limits. Look up the individual account.

Jones County

The smaller northeastern portion of Abilene lies in Jones County, under the separate Jones County Appraisal District. Listing portals sometimes default to Taylor County for the whole city, and automated tax estimates for this area aren't reliable. For a northern address, confirm the county on the appraisal district's site.

Abilene Housing Market by the Numbers

These figures are city-wide, not ZIP-level, from Redfin.

The 24.5% year-over-year rise in the all-homes median may partly reflect which properties sold recently, not a uniform price jump across every ZIP. With 2.1 months of supply and a third of all homes selling above list price, sellers currently have the stronger negotiating position. Finish your address checks before you write an offer or during your option period.

How to Narrow Your Abilene ZIP Code Search

Do you need a specific school district? Don't filter by ZIP at all. District lines cross ZIPs, especially in the southwest. Use the district address lookup and read about ZIP Code 79606 and the schools.
Is a newer house or an established lot near downtown more important to you? Newer construction points to the southwest Abilene ZIP codes. Established homes closer in point to the central Abilene ZIP codes.
Do you want city water and city services, or are you open to a well and county services? Read about Taylor County, Jones County, and ZIP Code 79606, then compare the utilities because a ZIP doesn't tell you whether an address is inside city limits.
Will you commute to Dyess Air Force Base? Base housing isn't for sale, so your search will be in ZIPs neighboring 79607.

For any address, check the county with the appraisal district, the school district with the official lookup, city limits and water service with the City of Abilene, and the flood zone with FEMA. You can contact Amber Kimmel to pull recent sales for a specific ZIP or street.

Abilene, TX ZIP Code FAQs

Can You Show Me a Map of Abilene, Texas' ZIP Codes?

Roughly, 79601 covers the north and central area, 79602 the southeast, 79603 the west and northwest, 79605 the southwest, 79606 the far southwest, and 79607 Dyess. For exact boundaries, use the USPS ZIP lookup or the Census ZCTA map viewer. ZCTA lines approximate USPS routes.

What County Is ZIP Code 79601 In?

It's mostly in Taylor County, with a portion in Jones County, so confirm any 79601 address on the appraisal district site.

What Is the Area Code for Abilene, TX?

The area code is 325, per the North American Numbering Plan Administrator.

How Do I Find My Full 9-Digit ZIP Code in Abilene?

Use the USPS ZIP Code Lookup by street address. The extra four digits identify a specific delivery segment, such as a block or building, and the full code helps with insurance and title paperwork.

Is Abilene, TX, in the Dallas Area?

Abilene is its own metro in West Central Texas, and its ZIPs start with 796, unlike the 75xxx and 76xxx codes around Dallas-Fort Worth.

Do Property Taxes Differ by ZIP Code in Abilene?

Rates follow taxing units, not ZIPs. For example, the City of Abilene adopted a FY2026/2027 rate of $0.7495 per $100 of taxable value. Check the specific account on the appraisal district website for a home's total rate.

Is Abilene, TX, in a Flood Zone?

Some parts of the city fall in FEMA special flood hazard areas, mainly along creeks. The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, and official flood zone determinations for a parcel come from the FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Look up the exact address and get an insurance quote before the option period ends.

Which Abilene ZIP Code Has the Highest Home Values?

Census survey estimates don't give a reliable ZIP ranking. The 79601 estimate above is a survey figure, not recent sales, and sits below the city-wide recent-sales median, so compare recent sales street by street.