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Amarillo, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79110

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

18,811
1,298/sq mi
$66,683
Median income
$160,100
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amarillo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,298
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79110 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79110 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.5 square miles in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas. The area is home to 18,811 residents, producing a population density of 1,298 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 79110 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79110 sits at $66,683 (12% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,595. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $160,100 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,258 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79110 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, 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 79110 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 79110

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79110.

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 79110, 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

18,811

Population

14.5

Area (sq mi)

1,298

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79110?

33.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 72.3%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%

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?

$66,683

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$33,595

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79110 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,683 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,749

Total Housing Units

6,828

Occupied Units

921

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$160,100

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,258

Median Rent

1972

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

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79110 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 177
2021 +10.5% 195
2022 +14.2% 223
2023 +14.0% 254
2024 -1.1% 251

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 336 business establishments in ZIP 79110, employing approximately 4,557 people with a combined annual payroll of $200,121,000.

336

Businesses

4,557

Employees

$200.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 71 21.1%
Other services (except public administration) 56 16.7%
Construction 55 16.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 22 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.8%
Finance and insurance 15 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 15 4.5%
Wholesale trade 14 4.2%
Manufacturing 9 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Information 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 79110 vs 79109 →

ZIP 79110 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 79110 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 79110 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 79110 ranks #5 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
79109 Amarillo, TX 43,516 1.5 mi
79102 Amarillo, TX 9,963 3.8 mi
79106 Amarillo, TX 27,967 4.0 mi
79121 Amarillo, TX 6,575 3.8 mi
79101 Amarillo, TX 2,817 4.3 mi
79103 Amarillo, TX 10,594 4.8 mi
79104 Amarillo, TX 7,869 6.0 mi
79107 Amarillo, TX 33,844 6.8 mi
79118 Amarillo, TX 19,726 8.2 mi
79119 Amarillo, TX 11,539 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randall County

79109 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 43,516
79118 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 19,726
79015 standard
Canyon, TX
Pop: 19,277
79119 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 11,539
79121 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 6,575
79091 standard
Umbarger, TX
Pop: 147

Related Areas

Randall County Amarillo, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79110 in? ▼
ZIP code 79110 (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 79110? ▼
ZIP code 79110 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 18,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79110? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79110 is $66,683, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79110? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79110 is $160,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79110? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79110 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79110? ▼
ZIP code 79110 has 336 business establishments employing approximately 4,557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79110? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79110 are: Retail trade (71), Other services (except public administration) (56), Construction (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79110? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79110 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 79110? ▼
In ZIP code 79110, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 79110? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79110 is 18.2 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 79110? ▼
In ZIP code 79110, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79110? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79110 is 7.0% 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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