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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
$114,432
Median income
$366,000
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 79119 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 263.4 square miles in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas. The area is home to 11,539 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 79119 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79119 sits at $114,432 (51% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $64,568. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $366,000 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,283 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79119 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randall County, so you can benchmark 79119 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 79119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79119.

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 79119, 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

11,539

Population

263.4

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79119?

35.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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

$64,568

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79119 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,432 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,235

Total Housing Units

9,786

Occupied Units

449

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$366,000

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$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

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ZIP 79119 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 79119 ranks #4 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 79119 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 79119 ranks the highest of 5 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
79121 Amarillo, TX 6,575 6.6 mi
79110 Amarillo, TX 18,811 8.6 mi
79109 Amarillo, TX 43,516 8.3 mi
79106 Amarillo, TX 27,967 9.4 mi
79016 Canyon, TX 94 10.4 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
79110 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 18,811
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 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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Official Data Resources for Amarillo, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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