| City: | Abilene, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Abilene Christian Univ |
| County: | Taylor County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:19 AM |
| Population: | 169 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 325 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.4702, -99.7084 |
| Land Area: | 0.06 sq mi |
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Abilene Christian University, a private institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ, operates under dedicated ZIP code 79699 in Taylor County, Texas. Founded September 11, 1906 as Childers Classical Institute with just 25 students, the school was renamed Abilene Christian College in 1920 and adopted its current name in 1976. A.B. Barret, an early educator and preacher for Texas Churches of Christ, founded the school to provide Christian higher education in West Texas. The university celebrated its centennial in the 2005-06 academic year.
The 0.15-square-mile campus in the Abilene Heights Area neighborhood employs over 2,000 people according to Census Business Patterns data. Four delivery codes handle mail distribution across campus, with postal records noting ACU Station as a routing designation. The university is one of only seven faith-based institutions with an academic press; ACU Press was founded in 1983.
The 2020 Census counted 169 residents with a median age of 20.4 years, confirming the student population. Approximately 88% live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. This unique postal designation was assigned in July 2007. Abilene is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 169 |
| Median Age: | 20.4 |
| Housing Units: | 25 |
| Establishments: | 4 |
| Employment: | 2,014 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 79699 has 169 residents and 0 households. The median age is 20.4 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 68.6% male and 31.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.2%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.7%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 169Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 113Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,816.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 386 | 397 | 331 | 209 | 199 | 170 | 124 | 112 | 115 | 118 | 121 | 116 | 121 | 113 |
| Decennial Census | 321 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 169 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.4
Male Median Age: 20.2
Female Median Age: 21.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 2 | 55 | 102 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 100 | 53.48% |
| Black: | 23 | 12.30% |
| Hispanic:* | 40 | 21.39% |
| Asian: | 12 | 6.42% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 6.42% |
| Total: | 187 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 116 | 68.64% | 20.2 years |
| Females: | 53 | 31.36% | 21.2 years |
| Total: | 169 | 100% | 20.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 109 | 96.46% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4 | 3.54% |
| Total Population: | 113 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 109 | 96.46% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 3.54% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.0%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (34.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $12,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 75 | 66.37% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 2.65% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 35 | 30.97% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 12.00% |
| Service: | 26 | 34.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 34.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 9.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 9.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 75 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 48 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 48 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 48 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 48 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 113 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 113 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 113 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 79699 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79699 is located in Taylor County, Texas, within the Abilene, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10180) and Texas's 19th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 165,252 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 79699. It covers 0.06 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Abilene, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 165,252Source: Census |
| MSA: | Abilene, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.06 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 25835.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4801000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Abilene city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79699 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.