79111 ZIP Code — Amarillo, TX

Potter County, Texas

ZIP code 79111 is located in Amarillo, Texas, within Potter County. It covers approximately 11.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79111

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $67,375. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 79111 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,854

population

11.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79111 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79111

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79111. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amarillo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79104 Amarillo (5.2 mi) 79107 Amarillo (5.6 mi) 79103 Amarillo (6.8 mi) 79166 Amarillo (7.5 mi) 79168 Amarillo (7.5 mi) 79185 Amarillo (7.5 mi) 79174 Amarillo (7.5 mi) 79172 Amarillo (7.5 mi) 79101 Amarillo (8.1 mi) 79102 Amarillo (8.4 mi) 79178 Amarillo (8.7 mi) 79118 Amarillo (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,854
Population density	166 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	375

Geography
Land area	11.19 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	35.2202
Longitude	-101.6976
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	39.6%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,854

Population

166

People per sq mi

27.8

Median age

$67,375

Median household income

$20,352

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,206

Median monthly rent

0.8%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

119

101

10–14

15–19

20–24

281

25–34

245

147

35–44

129

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	684	36.9%
18 and over	1,170	63.1%
65 and over	67	3.6%
Median age	27.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61%

Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Two or more races 14%

Black or African American 4%

Other race 3.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,342	61%
Hispanic or Latino	347	15.8%
Two or more races	308	14%
Black or African American	89	4%
Other race	72	3.3%
Asian	24	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 31.4%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	31.4%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$67,375

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,206
Owner occupied	0.8%
Renter occupied	99.2%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	48.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	27.3%
1950–1959	35.4%
1940–1949	23.9%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.2%
3 bedrooms	61.7%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.4%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	239	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	34	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	93	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	109	22.9%
Households with children under 18	297	62.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	8.6%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	28.9%
Married	35.9%	46.5%
Separated	8.8%	4.9%
Widowed	0.0%	2.3%
Divorced	14.2%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 37.1%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.2%
Kindergarten	78	13.0%
Elementary school	300	50.0%
High school	92	15.3%
College / grad school	111	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Public administration 14.5%

Construction 12.5%

Retail trade 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Professional & management 5.5%

Other services 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	25.8%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 47.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	6.3%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	25.9%
High cholesterol	26.1%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	3.9%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	15.6%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	3.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	24.2%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	31.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.7%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	81.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,682	90.7%
Spanish	61	3.6%
Other Indo-European	38	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.7%
Other languages	11	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,792	96.7%
Born in same state	1,788	96.4%
Born in different state	1,403	75.7%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	62	3.3%
Not a US citizen	36	58.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	154	8.3%
Italian	142	7.7%
Arab	91	4.9%
German	60	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.7%
English	11	0.6%
Polish	11	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79111

What city is ZIP code 79111 in?

ZIP code 79111 is primarily assigned to Amarillo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79111 in?

ZIP code 79111 falls within Potter County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79111 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 79111 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79111?

6% 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 79111?

21% of residents in ZIP code 79111 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 79111?

ZIP code 79111 has an estimated population of 1,854 residents, with a density of 166 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79111 in?

ZIP code 79111 observes the CST timezone.