Amarillo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79121
Randall County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,575
- 1,381/sq mi High-density area
- $74,659
- Median income Near-median income area
- $288,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 53.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amarillo pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,381
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79121 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 79121 (Amarillo, TX) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.5 in 2023 to 210.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79121 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, home to 6,575 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 1,381 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79121 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,659 (1% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,518. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $288,300 (16% above the average Texas ZIP), while 72.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,167.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randall County, so 79121 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 79121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amarillo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79121.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 26
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 22
Real estate and rental and leasing
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 22
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance 20
Finance and insurance
20 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 79121, 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
6,575
Population
4.8
Area (sq mi)
1,381
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79121?
43.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
7.5%
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?
$74,659
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$49,518
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79121 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)
$74,659 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,918housing units
2,918
Total Housing Units
2,688
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,300
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,167
Median Rent
1983
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79121 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 155 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 172 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 194 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 208 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 210 |
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 242 business establishments in ZIP 79121, employing approximately 2,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,650,000.
242
Businesses
2,691
Employees
$90.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 92 | 38.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 12 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.2% |
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 79121 vs 79109 →
ZIP 79121 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
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
27,967 residents
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
18,811 residents
- 79119 11,539
Amarillo (79119)
11,539 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
- 79124 7,819
Amarillo (79124)
7,819 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79121 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79121 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
- 79124
Amarillo (79124)
$112,541 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
- 79103
Amarillo (79103)
$57,981 median income
- 79102
Amarillo (79102)
$51,125 median income
- 79101
Amarillo (79101)
$47,759 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79121 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79109 | Amarillo, TX | 43,516 | 2.5 mi |
| 79106 | Amarillo, TX | 27,967 | 2.8 mi |
| 79110 | Amarillo, TX | 18,811 | 3.8 mi |
| 79102 | Amarillo, TX | 9,963 | 5.0 mi |
| 79101 | Amarillo, TX | 2,817 | 5.5 mi |
| 79124 | Amarillo, TX | 7,819 | 6.5 mi |
| 79103 | Amarillo, TX | 10,594 | 7.6 mi |
| 79119 | Amarillo, TX | 11,539 | 6.6 mi |
| 79104 | Amarillo, TX | 7,869 | 8.2 mi |
| 79107 | Amarillo, TX | 33,844 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79121, 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 (6,575 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Randall County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79121 in?
ZIP code 79121 (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 79121?
ZIP code 79121 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 6,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79121?
The median household income in ZIP 79121 is $74,659, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79121?
The median home value in ZIP 79121 is $288,300, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79121 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79121?
ZIP code 79121 has 242 business establishments employing approximately 2,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79121?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79121 are: Retail trade (92), Accommodation and food services (26), Real estate and rental and leasing (22). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79121?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79121 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 79121?
In ZIP code 79121, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79121?
In ZIP code 79121, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79121 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 79121's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 79121 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Amarillo, TX ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.