Amarillo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79118
Randall County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,726
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,810
- Median income Above-median income area
- $234,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amarillo pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79118 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 79118 (Amarillo, TX) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.0 in 2023 to 228.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, home to 19,726 residents across 440.3 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,810 (16% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,723. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 2.5%. Median home value is $234,500 (5% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,348; 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randall County, so 79118 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 79118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amarillo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79118.
- Construction
Construction
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
46 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 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 79118, 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
19,726
Population
440.3
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79118?
36.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
5.4%
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?
$87,810
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,723
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79118 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)
$87,810 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
10,975housing units
10,975
Total Housing Units
10,288
Occupied Units
687
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,500
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,348
Median Rent
2005
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79118 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 165 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 181 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 211 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 222 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 229 |
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 448 business establishments in ZIP 79118, employing approximately 8,375 people with a combined annual payroll of $486,389,000.
448
Businesses
8,375
Employees
$486.4M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 95 | 21.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.9% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
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 79118 vs 79103 →
ZIP 79118 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
- 79118
Amarillo (79118)
19,726 residents
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
18,811 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
- 79101 2,817
Amarillo (79101)
2,817 residents
- 79111 1,808
Amarillo (79111)
1,808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79118 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79118
Amarillo (79118)
$87,810 median income
- 79111
Amarillo (79111)
$71,103 median income
- 79109
Amarillo (79109)
$70,435 median income
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
$66,683 median income
- 79103
Amarillo (79103)
$57,981 median income
- 79102
Amarillo (79102)
$51,125 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 79118 ranks the highest of 9 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 79118, 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 (19,726 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 79118 in?
ZIP code 79118 (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 79118?
ZIP code 79118 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 19,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79118?
The median household income in ZIP 79118 is $87,810, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79118?
The median home value in ZIP 79118 is $234,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79118 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79118?
ZIP code 79118 has 448 business establishments employing approximately 8,375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79118 are: Construction (95), Other services (except public administration) (51), Transportation and warehousing (46). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79118 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 79118?
In ZIP code 79118, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 79118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79118 is 21.9 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 79118?
In ZIP code 79118, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79118 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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