PlainZIP

Amarillo, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79109

Randall County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

43,516
1,608/sq mi
$70,435
Median income
$222,900
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amarillo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
1,608
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79109 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.1 square miles in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas. The area is home to 43,516 residents, producing a population density of 1,608 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79109 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79109 sits at $70,435 (7% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,917. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $222,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $986 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79109 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randall County, so you can benchmark 79109 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79109

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79109.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79109, Amarillo, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43,516

Population

27.1

Area (sq mi)

1,608

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79109?

38.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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?

$70,435

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$42,917

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79109 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,435 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

20,582

Total Housing Units

18,570

Occupied Units

2,012

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$222,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$986

Median Rent

1973

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79109 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 164
2021 +12.2% 185
2022 +14.8% 212
2023 +3.5% 219
2024 +1.7% 223

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 1,285 business establishments in ZIP 79109, employing approximately 14,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $583,885,000.

1,285

Businesses

14,627

Employees

$583.9M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 219 17.0%
Accommodation and food services 178 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 143 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 132 10.3%
Finance and insurance 122 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 122 9.5%
Construction 80 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 4.4%
Wholesale trade 40 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 1.9%
Manufacturing 23 1.8%
Information 23 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.4%
Educational services 15 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%
Utilities 4 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79109 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79109 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79109 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79109 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79110 Amarillo, TX 18,811 1.5 mi
79106 Amarillo, TX 27,967 2.6 mi
79121 Amarillo, TX 6,575 2.5 mi
79102 Amarillo, TX 9,963 3.2 mi
79101 Amarillo, TX 2,817 3.8 mi
79103 Amarillo, TX 10,594 5.3 mi
79104 Amarillo, TX 7,869 6.1 mi
79107 Amarillo, TX 33,844 6.4 mi
79124 Amarillo, TX 7,819 8.1 mi
79119 Amarillo, TX 11,539 8.3 mi

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79110 standard
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79119 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 11,539
79121 standard
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Pop: 6,575
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Pop: 147

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79109 in? ▼
ZIP code 79109 (Amarillo) is located in Randall County, Texas. Randall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randall-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79109? ▼
ZIP code 79109 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 43,516 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79109? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79109 is $70,435, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79109? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79109 is $222,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79109? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79109 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79109? ▼
ZIP code 79109 has 1,285 business establishments employing approximately 14,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79109? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79109 are: Retail trade (219), Accommodation and food services (178), Other services (except public administration) (143). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79109? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79109 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 79109? ▼
In ZIP code 79109, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 79109? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79109 is 18.1 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 79109? ▼
In ZIP code 79109, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79109? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79109 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Amarillo, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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