PlainZIP

Amherst, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79312

Lamb County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

971
4/sq mi
$64,722
Median income
$49,100
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amherst pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79312 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79312 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amherst, Lamb County, Texas, home to just 971 residents across 225.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 79312 reports a modest median household income of $64,722 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,262. Local economic indicators show a 38.4% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $49,100 (80% below the state average); renters pay a median of $779 monthly, and 70.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 79312, plus 6 more within Lamb County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 79312, Amherst, 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

971

Population

225.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79312?

37.5

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

32.5%

Foreign-Born

White 71.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%

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?

$64,722

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$23,262

Per Capita Income

38.4%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79312 ranks nationally

Amherst, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,722 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

363

Total Housing Units

316

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

3.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$49,100

Median Home Value

-80% vs state

$779

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 79312, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,666,000.

11

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 36.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
79326 Fieldton, TX 40 8.6 mi

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Related Areas

Lamb County Amherst, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79312 in? ▼
ZIP code 79312 (Amherst) is located in Lamb County, Texas. Lamb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamb-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79312? ▼
ZIP code 79312 in Amherst, TX has a population of 971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79312? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79312 is $64,722, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79312? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79312 is $49,100, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79312? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79312 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79312? ▼
ZIP code 79312 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79312? ▼
In ZIP code 79312, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 79312? ▼
In ZIP code 79312, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79312? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79312 is 38.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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