ZIP Code 79605

In ZIP code 79605, which takes in part of Abilene, homes sit at a median value of $163,600 while households bring in $62,929 a year. The county's 1.37% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,241 annually on a home at that median value — about 3.6% of household income. Per-capita income reaches $34,276. Shoppers here also pay an 8.25% combined sales tax on purchases. That pairing of a below-average-priced housing stock with a mid-range earnings base keeps ownership within reach for many working households, though the tax rate still claims a noticeable slice of yearly pay.