79124 ZIP Code — Amarillo, TX

Potter County, Texas

ZIP code 79124 is located in Amarillo, Texas, within Potter County. It covers approximately 181.15 square miles and serves a population of 11,207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79124

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $314,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($101,604) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 79124 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,207

population

181.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79124

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79124. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amarillo	Acceptable
Amarillo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79108 Amarillo (14 mi) 79108 Amarillo (14 mi) 79106 Amarillo (15 mi) 79106 Amarillo (15 mi) 79185 Amarillo (16.1 mi) 79185 Amarillo (16.1 mi) 79168 Amarillo (16.1 mi) 79172 Amarillo (16.1 mi) 79172 Amarillo (16.1 mi) 79174 Amarillo (16.1 mi) 79166 Amarillo (16.1 mi) 79166 Amarillo (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,207
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	375

Geography
Land area	181.15 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	35.3984
Longitude	-102.0169
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.0%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	14.9%	3.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,207

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$101,604

Median household income

$56,869

Per capita income

$314,400

Median home value

$1,037

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

4,087

Housing units

35.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

205

Under 5

221

391

5–9

423

540

10–14

584

367

15–19

397

180

20–24

194

393

25–34

425

838

35–44

904

651

45–54

703

319

55–59

344

395

60–64

427

695

65–74

750

302

75–84

326

112

85+

121

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,837	25.3%
18 and over	8,370	74.7%
65 and over	2,306	20.6%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,276	88.7%
Two or more races	505	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	382	3.3%
Asian	192	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	96	0.8%
Black or African American	72	0.6%
Other race	58	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.0%	54.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	12.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	14.9%	3.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k+ 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	18.1%
$200k+	16.2%
Median income	$101,604

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 37.0%

$500k–$1M 14.9%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$314,400
Median rent / month	$1,037
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	25.9%
2000–2009	26.0%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	28.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.9%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,802	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	72	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	716	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	657	15.5%
Households with children under 18	1,382	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,717	40.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	21.7%
Married	68.0%	62.8%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	6.0%	10.5%
Divorced	7.3%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 13.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	35.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	182	5.9%
Kindergarten	207	6.8%
Elementary school	1,378	45.0%
High school	747	24.4%
College / grad school	550	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Construction 10.2%

Retail trade 10.1%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.3%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	951	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	25.4%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,781	96.2%
Spanish	264	2.4%
Other Indo-European	212	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.1%
Other languages	40	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,769	96.1%
Born in same state	10,612	94.7%
Born in different state	7,804	69.6%
Foreign born	157	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	438	3.9%
Not a US citizen	359	82.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,477	13.2%
Arab	1,148	10.2%
Italian	1,033	9.2%
English	99	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	72	0.6%
Irish	13	0.1%
Norwegian	13	0.1%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79124

What city is ZIP code 79124 in?

ZIP code 79124 is primarily assigned to Amarillo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79124 in?

ZIP code 79124 falls within Potter County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79124 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 79124 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79124 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 79124 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79124?

The median home value in ZIP code 79124 is $314,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 79124?

ZIP code 79124 has an estimated population of 11,207 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79124 in?

ZIP code 79124 observes the CST timezone.