What to know about ZIP 79608
ZIP code 79608 covers ZIP 79608 with a population of about 4,841.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ABILENE - SWEETWATER media market.
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ZIP Code 79608 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,841
Density
N/A
Median income
$58,592
-22% vs US avg
Home value
$120,600
-65% vs US avg
Median rent
$901
-23% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79608
Income and economy in ZIP 79608
Median household income in ZIP 79608 is about $58,592 — about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.3%; unemployment rate near 0.7%; 16.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Retail trade; about 5.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 79608
Median home value is about $120,600 — about 65% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $901 (about 23% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.4% (about 11.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79608, a household would need roughly $33,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $775. That sits below the local median household income ($58,592), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.