Amarillo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79107
Potter County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,844
- 780/sq mi High-density area
- $40,671
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amarillo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 780
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79107 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79107 (Amarillo, TX) fell -7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.7 in 2023 to 210.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79107 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, with 33,844 residents across 43.4 square miles, a density of 780 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79107 reports a modest median household income of $40,671 (46% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,422. The poverty rate is 31.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $92,600 (63% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,026; owner occupancy is 56.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Potter County, so 79107 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79107
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amarillo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79107.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Wholesale trade 22
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79107, Amarillo, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,844
Population
43.4
Area (sq mi)
780
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79107?
32.9
Median Age
58.1%
Male
41.9%
Female
25.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$40,671
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$15,422
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79107 ranks nationally
Amarillo, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$40,671 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,195housing units
12,195
Total Housing Units
10,294
Occupied Units
1,901
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,600
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,026
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79107 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.9% | 173 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 227 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 226 |
| 2024 | -7.0% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 327 business establishments in ZIP 79107, employing approximately 3,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $188,343,000.
327
Businesses
3,922
Employees
$188.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 61 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 41 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79107 vs 79104 →
ZIP 79107 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79109
Amarillo (79109)
43,516 residents
- 79107
Amarillo (79107)
33,844 residents
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
27,967 residents
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
18,811 residents
- 79108
Amarillo (79108)
17,726 residents
- 79103 10,594
Amarillo (79103)
10,594 residents
- 79102 9,963
Amarillo (79102)
9,963 residents
- 79104 7,869
Amarillo (79104)
7,869 residents
- 79121 6,575
Amarillo (79121)
6,575 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79107 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79107 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79121
Amarillo (79121)
$74,659 median income
- 79111
Amarillo (79111)
$71,103 median income
- 79109
Amarillo (79109)
$70,435 median income
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
$66,683 median income
- 79108
Amarillo (79108)
$66,676 median income
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
$59,493 median income
- 79103
Amarillo (79103)
$57,981 median income
- 79102
Amarillo (79102)
$51,125 median income
- 79101
Amarillo (79101)
$47,759 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79107 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79104 | Amarillo, TX | 7,869 | 2.0 mi |
| 79103 | Amarillo, TX | 10,594 | 3.6 mi |
| 79101 | Amarillo, TX | 2,817 | 2.7 mi |
| 79102 | Amarillo, TX | 9,963 | 3.3 mi |
| 79106 | Amarillo, TX | 27,967 | 5.5 mi |
| 79111 | Amarillo, TX | 1,808 | 6.4 mi |
| 79108 | Amarillo, TX | 17,726 | 8.4 mi |
| 79109 | Amarillo, TX | 43,516 | 6.4 mi |
| 79110 | Amarillo, TX | 18,811 | 6.8 mi |
| 79121 | Amarillo, TX | 6,575 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79107, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,844 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79107 in?
ZIP code 79107 (Amarillo) is located in Potter County, Texas. Potter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/potter-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79107?
ZIP code 79107 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 33,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79107?
The median household income in ZIP 79107 is $40,671, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79107?
The median home value in ZIP 79107 is $92,600, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79107?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79107 is White at 30.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79107?
ZIP code 79107 has 327 business establishments employing approximately 3,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79107?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79107 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (49), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79107?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79107 decreased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79107?
In ZIP code 79107, 43.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79107?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79107 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79107?
In ZIP code 79107, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79107?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79107 is 31.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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