79109 ZIP Code
Amarillo, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79109 |
| City/Town: | Amarillo |
| County: | Randall |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,659 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,831 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,184 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,354 |
| Median Home Value: | $198,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.3 sq miles
26.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1664, -101.8864 |
Population Information (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,659 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,542 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,117 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,732 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,843 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,700 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,665 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,791 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,777 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,059 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,791 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,545 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,993 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,523 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,381 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 859 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $198,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $894 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,354 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,217 | 89.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,137 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,042 | 60.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,175 | 39.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,928 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 736 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,415 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,187 | 21.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,366 | 28.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,725 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,241 | 21.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,258 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,831 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,060 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,612 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,184 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,397 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,353 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 962 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,298 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,761 | 73.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,250 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,313 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,848 | 79.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,468 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 219 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 494 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 119 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,246 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,265 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,304 | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,437 | 19.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,843 | 16.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 74 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,447 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79109 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 710 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 436 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,640 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,954 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,176 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,855 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,405 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,326 | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,550 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,165 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79109 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,414 | 81.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,003 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 79 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 288 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 301 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,123 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79109 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 291 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,356 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,042 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 776 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,425 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,426 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 250 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,409 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,768 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,079 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,058 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 984 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,489 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,747 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,391 | 71.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,613 | 29.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,650 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79109 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,450 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,539 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,076 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 766 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 211 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,347 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79109 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,116 | 64.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,065 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 426 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 409 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,192 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,190 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,707 | 13.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 249 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79109 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 391 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 600 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,651 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,410 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,412 | 26.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,188 | 20.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,826 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 653 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,214 | 6.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79109 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 499 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,421 | 16.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,100 | 20.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,625 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,274 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 435 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79109 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,693 | 64.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 187 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,129 | 33.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 149 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79109 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 949 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,881 | 37.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,214 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,173 | 17.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79109 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 217 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 634 | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,626 | 14.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,117 | 28.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,953 | 35.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,017 | 9.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 376 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 102 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,582 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $666 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $894 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,217 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,073 | 44.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,151 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,828 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,749 | 31.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,332 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,744 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79109 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,354 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,864 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,852 | 54.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 465 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,973 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,663 | 28.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79109 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,661 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 473 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 519 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,383 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,006 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,280 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,520 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,154 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,397 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,539 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 431 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,394 | 43.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,714 | 49.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79109 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,899 | 84.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,365 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,489 | 54.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,827 | 44.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 808 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,563 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 858 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,096 | 244.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,096 | 244.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,096 | 244.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 615 | 71.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 95 | 11.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 724 | 84.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 1.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79109 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,927 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,480 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,447 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,408 | 8.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 515 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 370 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 154 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79109 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,217 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,323 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Amarillo, TX79109