Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,477 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 36,235 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 22,623 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 25,075 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 14,800 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 36,277 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,978 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,865 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,077/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 100,662 |
| Vacant Units | 11,189 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Amarillo is a city in Texas, located in Potter County. The city spans 27 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 236,165 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.
Economically, Amarillo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,977 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Amarillo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,865, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,076 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Amarillo is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.43%).
Amarillo, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 27 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79101 | 2,458 | $40,313 | $152,300 | $898 | 5.9% | 26.1% | 12.5% |
| 79102 | 8,822 | $48,551 | $146,500 | $891 | 6.4% | 35.7% | 53.8% |
| 79103 | 11,591 | $55,885 | $123,900 | $1,197 | 4.0% | 21.2% | 66.1% |
| 79104 | 7,236 | $47,768 | $94,500 | $905 | 3.9% | 18.5% | 53.6% |
| 79106 | 27,900 | $54,407 | $163,100 | $995 | 2.8% | 36.5% | 50.3% |
| 79107 | 36,425 | $39,474 | $88,400 | $1,016 | 5.0% | 13.7% | 54.7% |
| 79108 | 10,979 | $63,383 | $150,600 | $1,035 | 2.9% | 29.1% | 76.6% |
| 79109 | 42,410 | $68,579 | $217,600 | $945 | 4.0% | 44.3% | 60.1% |
| 79110 | 18,514 | $65,896 | $153,400 | $1,173 | 3.7% | 28.4% | 69.8% |
| 79111 | 1,537 | $70,602 | — | $1,222 | 3.1% | 27.1% | 1.2% |
| 79118 | 27,412 | $87,011 | $224,000 | $1,328 | 2.5% | 40.5% | 78.3% |
| 79119 | 23,202 | $100,546 | $335,700 | $1,217 | 2.4% | 54.3% | 64.7% |
| 79121 | 5,879 | $66,438 | $254,100 | $976 | 2.6% | 57.4% | 74.4% |
| 79124 | 11,800 | $110,144 | $325,900 | $1,158 | 2.5% | 48.5% | 88.4% |