ZIP Code 79697: Abilene, TX
Abilene in Taylor County, Texas uses ZIP code 79697. Its reference point is at latitude 32.3021 and longitude -99.8907 (32°18'07.6"N 99°53'26.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 79697
Abilene has 10 ZIP codes in our directory, and Taylor County has 18.
Texas has 2,742 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 79608 (Abilene), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 79697 |
|---|---|
| Place | Abilene |
| County | Taylor County |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 32.3021 |
| Longitude | -99.8907 |
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Map of ZIP Code 79697
Map centred on 32.3021, -99.8907. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Abilene, Texas
Video: Abilene, Texas
Exploring Abilene Texas: Hidden Gems, Local Eats, & Historic Sites — by Samantha Angelie · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 79697
These 10 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 79697, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 79697, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
Schools Near Abilene
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 79697 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Abilene, Taylor County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Buffalo Gap, Tuscola and Dyess Afb widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Abilene are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 79697.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Abilene can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Buffalo Gap, Tuscola and Dyess Afb.
Shopping and Dining in Abilene
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Abilene are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Abilene, Texas can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Taylor County along with the name Abilene.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 79697, Buffalo Gap lies about 4.8 mi to the east, Tuscola lies about 6.0 mi to the southeast, Dyess Afb lies about 9.0 mi to the northeast, Tye lies about 10 mi to the north and Ovalo lies about 11 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Abilene show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
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Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Camp Barkeley, Texas - Large Letter Postcard (14707207842)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Abilene, Texas- Large Letter Postcard (9138659584)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Greetings from Camp Barkeley, Texas - Large Letter Postcard (8789683273)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Greetings from Abilene, Texas, Agriculture - Livestock - Industrial, Educational Center at "The Gateway to West Texas"…”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Exploring Abilene Texas: Hidden Gems, Local Eats, & Historic Sites” by Samantha Angelie, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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