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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
$74,659
Median income
$288,300
Median home value
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 79121 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.8 square miles in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas. The area is home to 6,575 residents, producing a population density of 1,381 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 79121 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79121 sits at $74,659 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,518. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $288,300 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randall County, so you can benchmark 79121 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 79121

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79121.

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 79121, 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

6,575

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

1,381

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79121?

43.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

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

$49,518

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79121 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,659 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,918

Total Housing Units

2,688

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$288,300

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79121 ranks #0 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 79121 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 79121 ranks #3 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 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

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
79119 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 11,539
79091 standard
Umbarger, TX
Pop: 147

Related Areas

Randall County Amarillo, TX Texas

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.

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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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