79109 ZIP Code – Amarillo, Texas
79109 is a ZIP code serving Amarillo, Texas in Randall County with a population of approximately 42,659 residents. At $67,831, the median household income here runs near the Texas average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $198,900 are below the national average, with 57.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $894, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 24% apartments (increasing).
At 4.0%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate is 11.8%, near the national average. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 38.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 79110, 79121, 79106.
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ZIP 79109 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79109 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $198k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $894 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79110 – Amarillo
- 79121 – Amarillo
- 79106 – Amarillo
- 79102 – Amarillo
- 79101 – Amarillo
- 79103 – Amarillo
- 79104 – Amarillo
- 79107 – Amarillo
- 79119 – Amarillo
- 79118 – Amarillo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79110 | AMARILLO | 18,844 | $63,647 |
| 79121 | AMARILLO | 5,696 | $73,375 |
| 79106 | AMARILLO | 27,992 | $50,271 |
| 79102 | AMARILLO | 8,805 | $47,878 |
| 79101 | AMARILLO | 2,498 | $38,291 |