Amarillo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79119
Randall County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,539
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $114,432
- Median income Above-median income area
- $366,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amarillo pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79119 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 79119 (Amarillo, TX) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.3 in 2023 to 205.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79119 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, home to 11,539 residents across 263.4 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79119 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,432 (51% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,568. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $366,000 (48% above the average Texas ZIP), while 67.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,283.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randall County, so 79119 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 79119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amarillo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79119.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 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 79119, 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
11,539
Population
263.4
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79119?
35.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
7.2%
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?
$114,432
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$64,568
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79119 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)
$114,432 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
10,235housing units
10,235
Total Housing Units
9,786
Occupied Units
449
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$366,000
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,283
Median Rent
2011
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79119 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 149 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 164 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 187 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 197 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 206 |
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 602 business establishments in ZIP 79119, employing approximately 6,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,881,000.
602
Businesses
6,668
Employees
$294.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 76 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 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 79119 vs 79121 →
ZIP 79119 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
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
27,967 residents
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
18,811 residents
- 79119 11,539
Amarillo (79119)
11,539 residents
- 79121 6,575
Amarillo (79121)
6,575 residents
- 79016 94
Canyon (79016)
94 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79119 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79119
Amarillo (79119)
$114,432 median income
- 79121
Amarillo (79121)
$74,659 median income
- 79109
Amarillo (79109)
$70,435 median income
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
$66,683 median income
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
$59,493 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79119 ranks the highest of 5 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 79119, 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 (11,539 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 79119 in?
ZIP code 79119 (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 79119?
ZIP code 79119 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 11,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79119?
The median household income in ZIP 79119 is $114,432, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79119?
The median home value in ZIP 79119 is $366,000, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79119 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79119?
ZIP code 79119 has 602 business establishments employing approximately 6,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79119 are: Health care and social assistance (104), Construction (76), Retail trade (61). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79119?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79119 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 79119?
In ZIP code 79119, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 79119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79119 is 19.0 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 79119?
In ZIP code 79119, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79119 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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