79104 ZIP Code — Amarillo, TX

Potter County, Texas

ZIP code 79104 is located in Amarillo, Texas, within Potter County. It covers approximately 3.04 square miles and serves a population of 6,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79104

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $45,119. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79104 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

6,253

population

3.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79104 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79104

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79104. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amarillo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79107 Amarillo (1.8 mi) 79103 Amarillo (2.5 mi) 79174 Amarillo (2.7 mi) 79172 Amarillo (2.7 mi) 79185 Amarillo (2.7 mi) 79168 Amarillo (2.7 mi) 79166 Amarillo (2.7 mi) 79101 Amarillo (3 mi) 79102 Amarillo (3.2 mi) 79178 Amarillo (3.6 mi) 79111 Amarillo (5.2 mi) 79106 Amarillo (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,253
Population density	2,057 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	375

Geography
Land area	3.04 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.2062
Longitude	-101.7873
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,253

Population

2,057

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$45,119

Median household income

$20,039

Per capita income

$79,300

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

51.2%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,531

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

235

Under 5

219

194

5–9

180

365

10–14

339

230

15–19

214

114

20–24

105

511

25–34

474

360

35–44

334

431

45–54

400

237

55–59

220

160

60–64

149

254

65–74

235

118

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,853	29.6%
18 and over	4,400	70.4%
65 and over	782	12.5%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.4%

Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

Two or more races 12.8%

Other race 8.7%

Black or African American 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,937	50.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,553	19.9%
Two or more races	999	12.8%
Other race	678	8.7%
Black or African American	331	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	223	2.9%
Asian	85	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$45,119

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 52.3%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,300
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	51.2%
Renter occupied	48.8%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	34.2%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.7%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	917	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	130	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	551	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	646	28.8%
Households with children under 18	754	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	617	27.5%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	32.9%
Married	41.8%	39.1%
Separated	2.5%	5.1%
Widowed	4.7%	6.3%
Divorced	15.6%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	3.4%
Kindergarten	10	0.6%
Elementary school	982	56.1%
High school	398	22.8%
College / grad school	300	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 17.7%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Construction 11.7%

Professional & management 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Retail trade 8.1%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.9%
Service	34.5%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.5%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	46.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	41.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.3%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	249	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,799	92.7%
Spanish	748	12.9%
Other Indo-European	670	11.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	0.9%
Other languages	24	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,095	81.5%
Born in same state	5,029	80.4%
Born in different state	4,024	64.4%
Foreign born	66	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,158	18.5%
Not a US citizen	521	45.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	234	3.7%
Italian	200	3.2%
French	159	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	0.8%
Polish	7	0.1%
Dutch	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79104

What city is ZIP code 79104 in?

ZIP code 79104 is primarily assigned to Amarillo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79104 in?

ZIP code 79104 falls within Potter County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79104?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79104?

22% of residents in ZIP code 79104 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79104?

The median home value in ZIP code 79104 is $79,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79104?

The median household income in ZIP code 79104 is $45,119, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79104 in?

ZIP code 79104 observes the CST timezone.