Amarillo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79108
Potter County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,726
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,676
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amarillo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79108 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 79108 (Amarillo, TX) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.1 in 2023 to 221.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79108 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, home to 17,726 residents across 428.2 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79108 reports a modest median household income of $66,676 (12% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,342. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,200 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $966; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Potter County, so 79108 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 79108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amarillo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79108.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade 11
Retail trade
11 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 79108, 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
17,726
Population
428.2
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79108?
40.2
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
9.7%
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?
$66,676
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,342
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79108 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Amarillo, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,676 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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
5,010housing units
5,010
Total Housing Units
4,382
Occupied Units
628
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,200
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$966
Median Rent
1978
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79108 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.9% | 163 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 175 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 208 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 213 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 222 |
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 133 business establishments in ZIP 79108, employing approximately 2,217 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,609,000.
133
Businesses
2,217
Employees
$137.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 28.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 18.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.0% |
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 79108 vs 79107 →
ZIP 79108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79107
Amarillo (79107)
33,844 residents
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
27,967 residents
- 79108
Amarillo (79108)
17,726 residents
- 79104 7,869
Amarillo (79104)
7,869 residents
- 79101 2,817
Amarillo (79101)
2,817 residents
- 79111 1,808
Amarillo (79111)
1,808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79108 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79111
Amarillo (79111)
$71,103 median income
- 79108
Amarillo (79108)
$66,676 median income
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
$59,493 median income
- 79101
Amarillo (79101)
$47,759 median income
- 79107
Amarillo (79107)
$40,671 median income
- 79104
Amarillo (79104)
$39,920 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79108 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79108, 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 (17,726 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 79108 in?
ZIP code 79108 (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 79108?
ZIP code 79108 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 17,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79108?
The median household income in ZIP 79108 is $66,676, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79108?
The median home value in ZIP 79108 is $163,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79108 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79108?
ZIP code 79108 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 2,217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79108 are: Construction (38), Transportation and warehousing (24), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79108 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 79108?
In ZIP code 79108, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 79108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79108 is 21.8 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 79108?
In ZIP code 79108, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79108 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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