79118 ZIP Code
Amarillo, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79118 |
| City/Town: | Amarillo |
| County: | Randall |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,937 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,990 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,581 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,903 |
| Median Home Value: | $205,400 |
| Land Area: | 159.4 sq miles
412.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1064, -101.7399 |
Population Information (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,937 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,426 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,511 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,711 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,719 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,098 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,690 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,779 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,675 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,147 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,394 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,413 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,975 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,222 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 794 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 320 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $205,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,213 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,903 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,131 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 772 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,104 | 80.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,027 | 20.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,940 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 499 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,111 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,843 | 27.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,944 | 27.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,230 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,111 | 17.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,202 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,990 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,885 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,350 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,581 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,655 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,362 | 98.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 285 | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,428 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,243 | 71.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,169 | 22.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 932 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,482 | 72.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 893 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 440 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 601 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 203 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,240 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,078 | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,935 | 14.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,379 | 34.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,302 | 30.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 77 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,000 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79118 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 307 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 137 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 687 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 504 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,207 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,624 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,812 | 17.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,638 | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 600 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 615 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79118 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,278 | 78.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,656 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 114 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 322 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 897 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79118 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 149 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 997 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,272 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 404 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,908 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,111 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 263 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 937 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,181 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,386 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 823 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 572 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,359 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 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 (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,668 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,255 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,183 | 23.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,725 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79118 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,464 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,621 | 25.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,804 | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 292 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 510 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79118 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,453 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 309 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 110 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 297 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 276 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 216 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,234 | 20.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79118 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 165 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,312 | 30.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,523 | 32.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,263 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 982 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 672 | 6.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 374 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 338 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 100 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 174 | 1.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79118 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 148 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 324 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,515 | 13.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,803 | 62.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,821 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 292 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79118 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,034 | 39.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 228 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,641 | 55.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 93 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 97 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79118 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 264 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,814 | 27.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,872 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,181 | 31.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79118 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 611 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 790 | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 764 | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,700 | 21.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,493 | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,383 | 17.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 342 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,727 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $630 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,213 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.38 |
Households (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,131 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,496 | 54.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,134 | 21.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,777 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,559 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,471 | 34.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,496 | 24.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79118 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,769 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,999 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,210 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 261 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,088 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,411 | 22.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79118 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,644 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 344 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 157 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,091 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,506 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,546 | 23.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,247 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,371 | 11.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,393 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,614 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 247 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,421 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 946 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79118 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,920 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,604 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 844 | 32.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,715 | 65.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 371 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 45 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,212 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 166 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,725 | 1039.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,725 | 1039.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,725 | 1039.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 176 | 106.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 39 | 23.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,042 | 627.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 7.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79118 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,226 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,198 | 84.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,028 | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,256 | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 370 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 381 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79118 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,131 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,721 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Amarillo, TX79118