79101 ZIP Code — Amarillo, TX

Potter County, Texas

ZIP code 79101 is located in Amarillo, Texas, within Potter County. It covers approximately 1.60 square miles and serves a population of 2,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79101

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,300. Renters make up the majority at 90%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $38,291. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 79101 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,498

population

1.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amarillo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79102 Amarillo (0.4 mi) 79178 Amarillo (1.2 mi) 79185 Amarillo (1.2 mi) 79166 Amarillo (1.2 mi) 79174 Amarillo (1.2 mi) 79172 Amarillo (1.2 mi) 79168 Amarillo (1.2 mi) 79106 Amarillo (2.8 mi) 79104 Amarillo (3 mi) 79107 Amarillo (3.1 mi) 79103 Amarillo (3.2 mi) 79109 Amarillo (3.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,498
Population density	1,561 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	375

Geography
Land area	1.60 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.2053
Longitude	-101.8400
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	70.7%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,498

Population

1,561

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$38,291

Median household income

$27,805

Per capita income

$156,300

Median home value

$852

Median monthly rent

10.2%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

304

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

122

15–19

151

20–24

124

25–34

153

163

35–44

202

125

45–54

156

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

141

137

75–84

170

142

85+

177

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	296	11.8%
18 and over	2,202	88.2%
65 and over	881	35.3%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Black or African American 4.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,133	80.9%
Two or more races	194	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	139	5.3%
Black or African American	125	4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	1.2%
Other race	15	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.7%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 22.0%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	22.0%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$38,291

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 38.3%

$150k–$200k 31.3%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,300
Median rent / month	$852
Owner occupied	10.2%
Renter occupied	89.8%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	25.6%
Large apartment buildings	48.5%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	15.8%
1939 or earlier	32.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.0%
1 bedroom	40.2%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	16.5%
4 bedrooms	2.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	42.9%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	16.9%
3 or more	1.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.7%
Electricity	49.8%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	16.9%
Cohabiting couple	62	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	459	36.7%
Female householder, no spouse	519	41.5%
Households with children under 18	263	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	566	45.2%
Average household size	1.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.8%	26.3%
Married	21.7%	22.0%
Separated	4.8%	2.8%
Widowed	12.1%	26.2%
Divorced	20.5%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	7.2%
High school	111	61.7%
College / grad school	56	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.5%

Retail trade 15.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Education & healthcare 9.2%

Other services 8.5%

Professional & management 5.2%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	38.3%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.0%
Carpool	18.0%
Public transit	4.2%
Walk	11.4%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 29.4%

18 and over 22.9%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 62.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	30.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	316	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	17.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,459	98.4%
Spanish	34	1.4%
Other Indo-European	34	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,461	98.5%
Born in same state	2,456	98.3%
Born in different state	1,874	75.0%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.5%
Not a US citizen	14	37.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	256	10.2%
French	223	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	82	3.3%
German	48	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.1%
Internet access	76.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79101

What city is ZIP code 79101 in?

ZIP code 79101 is primarily assigned to Amarillo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79101 in?

ZIP code 79101 falls within Potter County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79101 mostly rentals?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 79101 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 79101 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 79101 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79101?

24% of residents in ZIP code 79101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79101 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 79101 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 79101 in?

ZIP code 79101 observes the CST timezone.