79109 ZIP Code — Amarillo, TX
Randall County, Texas
ZIP code 79109 is located in Amarillo, Texas, within Randall County. It covers approximately 10.31 square miles and serves a population of 42,659 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79109
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $67,831. 30% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,659
population
10.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79109 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79109
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Amarillo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79110 Amarillo (0.8 mi)
79178 Amarillo (2.5 mi)
79106 Amarillo (3.3 mi)
79102 Amarillo (3.3 mi)
79101 Amarillo (3.7 mi)
79121 Amarillo (4.1 mi)
79103 Amarillo (4.3 mi)
79166 Amarillo (4.9 mi)
79185 Amarillo (4.9 mi)
79172 Amarillo (4.9 mi)
79168 Amarillo (4.9 mi)
79174 Amarillo (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,659 |
| Population density | 4,138 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 381 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1607 |
| Longitude | -101.8761 |
| 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 | 42.5% | 37.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 32.1% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 23.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
42,659
Population
4,138
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$67,831
Median household income
$40,394
Per capita income
$198,900
Median home value
$894
Median monthly rent
60.6%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
13,179
Housing units
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,316
Under 5
1,416
1,369
5–9
1,474
1,300
10–14
1,400
1,283
15–19
1,382
1,344
20–24
1,447
2,782
25–34
2,995
2,918
35–44
3,141
1,826
45–54
1,965
1,226
55–59
1,319
1,441
60–64
1,552
2,178
65–74
2,345
1,147
75–84
1,234
414
85+
445
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,057 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 32,602 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,763 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
9.1%
Black or African American
5.3%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,848 | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,304 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,265 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,468 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 1,246 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 494 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 219 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 37.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 32.1% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 23.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $67,831 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
5.7%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
28.2%
$200k–$300k
35.8%
$300k–$500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,900 |
| Median rent / month | $894 |
| Owner occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter occupied | 39.4% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 64.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.2% |
| Electricity | 33.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,073 | 44.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 567 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,828 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,749 | 31.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,332 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,744 | 31.5% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 25.9% |
| Married | 54.1% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
21.4%
Some college, no degree
28.9%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 473 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 519 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,383 | 45.4% |
| High school | 2,006 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,280 | 23.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Retail trade
11.4%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Professional & management
8.3%
Public administration
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Construction
6.4%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 19.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.1% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
24.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 21.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,154 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.7% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,927 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1,257 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 695 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 222 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 291 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,563 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 39,705 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 29,910 | 70.1% |
| Foreign born | 858 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,096 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,054 | 50.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,583 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 4,160 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 3,621 | 8.5% |
| Polish | 448 | 1.1% |
| English | 304 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 73 | 0.2% |
| German | 65 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 43 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79109
What city is ZIP code 79109 in?
ZIP code 79109 is primarily assigned to Amarillo, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79109 in?
ZIP code 79109 falls within Randall County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79109 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 79109 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 79109?
ZIP code 79109 has an estimated population of 42,659 residents, with a density of 4,137 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79109?
The median home value in ZIP code 79109 is $198,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79109?
The median household income in ZIP code 79109 is $67,831, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79109 in?
ZIP code 79109 observes the CST timezone.