79106 ZIP Code – Amarillo, Texas
79106 is a large ZIP code in Amarillo, Texas, part of Potter County with a population of approximately 27,992 residents. The median household income of $50,271 is below the Texas average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $148,700, well below the national average, with 51.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $938 is near the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 21% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.8%, well below the national average. An estimated 16.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The median age is 35.5, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79102, 79109, 79121.
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ZIP 79106 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79106 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $148k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $938 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79102 – Amarillo
- 79109 – Amarillo
- 79121 – Amarillo
- 79101 – Amarillo
- 79110 – Amarillo
- 79103 – Amarillo
- 79104 – Amarillo
- 79107 – Amarillo
- 79124 – Amarillo
- 79119 – Amarillo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79102 | AMARILLO | 8,805 | $47,878 |
| 79109 | AMARILLO | 42,659 | $67,831 |
| 79121 | AMARILLO | 5,696 | $73,375 |
| 79101 | AMARILLO | 2,498 | $38,291 |
| 79110 | AMARILLO | 18,844 | $63,647 |