79603 — Abilene, TX Home Values
Typical home value $148,482 as of June 2026 · 15th of 19 in Abilene, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 79603, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 79603 compares in the Abilene, TX area
ZIP code 79603 (Abilene, TX) has a typical home value of $148,482 as of June 2026, ranking 15th of 19 ZIP codes tracked in the Abilene, TX area, more expensive than about 26% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +3.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +23.0%, from $120,698 in June 2021 to $148,482 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 6.5× the annual rent ($1,892/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Abilene, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Abilene.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 79603 has a population of 23,876, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 48.2% Hispanic or Latino, 39.7% White, 8.6% Black or African American, 1.9% two or more races, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% another race, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO GAP EL | 665 VINE ST, BUFFALO GAP, TX | 6.9 mi |
| DYESS EL | 6733 JENNINGS DR, ABILENE, TX | 8.7 mi |
| WYLIE H S | 4502 ANTILLEY RD, ABILENE, TX | 8.9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79603?
$148,482 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 79603 an expensive ZIP code in the Abilene, TX area?
79603 ranks 15th of 19 ZIP codes in the Abilene, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 26% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 79603 changed over the past year?
+3.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 79603?
The typical home price is 6.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,892/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 79603?
23,876, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 79603?
BUFFALO GAP EL (6.9 mi), DYESS EL (8.7 mi), WYLIE H S (8.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 79603?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Abilene, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.