79108 ZIP Code — Amarillo, TX

Potter County, Texas

ZIP code 79108 is located in Amarillo, Texas, within Potter County. It covers approximately 183.45 square miles and serves a population of 11,161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79108

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,115. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79108 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,161

population

183.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79108 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79108

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79108. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amarillo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79107 Amarillo (13.1 mi) 79124 Amarillo (14 mi) 79124 Amarillo (14 mi) 79174 Amarillo (14 mi) 79185 Amarillo (14 mi) 79172 Amarillo (14 mi) 79168 Amarillo (14 mi) 79166 Amarillo (14 mi) 79111 Amarillo (14.3 mi) 79104 Amarillo (14.7 mi) 79101 Amarillo (15.3 mi) 79102 Amarillo (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,161
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	375

Geography
Land area	183.45 sq mi
Water area	2.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.4189
Longitude	-101.7700
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	49.5%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,161

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$60,115

Median household income

$28,516

Per capita income

$130,600

Median home value

$1,049

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

4,176

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

261

Under 5

283

387

5–9

422

356

10–14

388

455

15–19

496

322

20–24

350

673

25–34

732

560

35–44

610

701

45–54

763

305

55–59

332

389

60–64

423

495

65–74

538

406

75–84

441

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,777	24.9%
18 and over	8,384	75.1%
65 and over	1,953	17.5%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Two or more races 11.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

Black or African American 2.5%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,255	74.6%
Two or more races	1,371	11.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,239	10%
Black or African American	308	2.5%
Other race	135	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	0.5%
Asian	14	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$60,115

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,600
Median rent / month	$1,049
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	32.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.3%
Electricity	45.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,107	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	466	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	829	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,091	24.3%
Households with children under 18	1,517	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,499	33.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	28.7%
Married	49.7%	45.8%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%
Widowed	2.1%	11.2%
Divorced	14.5%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	3.7%
Kindergarten	206	7.4%
Elementary school	1,344	48.1%
High school	650	23.3%
College / grad school	490	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 9.9%

Professional & management 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Other services 6.2%

Public administration 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 51.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	30.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	789	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	13.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,617	95.1%
Spanish	797	7.5%
Other Indo-European	723	6.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,334	92.6%
Born in same state	10,243	91.8%
Born in different state	7,518	67.4%
Foreign born	91	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	827	7.4%
Not a US citizen	253	30.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,401	12.6%
Italian	1,009	9%
Arab	802	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	0.4%
English	34	0.3%
German	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79108

What city is ZIP code 79108 in?

ZIP code 79108 is primarily assigned to Amarillo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79108 in?

ZIP code 79108 falls within Potter County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79108?

13% 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 79108?

18% of residents in ZIP code 79108 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79108?

The median home value in ZIP code 79108 is $130,600.

Does ZIP code 79108 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 79108 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 79108 in?

ZIP code 79108 observes the CST timezone.