79101 ZIP Code – Amarillo, Texas
Located in Amarillo, Texas, ZIP code 79101 is a small ZIP code within Potter County with a population of approximately 2,498 residents. The median household income is $38,291 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. At $156,300, median home values run below the national average, with 10.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $852, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 27% single-family (increasing), 54% apartments (decreasing), 17% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 45.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 79102, 79103, 79104.
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ZIP 79101 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79101 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,498 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $156k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $852 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79102 – Amarillo
- 79103 – Amarillo
- 79104 – Amarillo
- 79106 – Amarillo
- 79107 – Amarillo
- 79109 – Amarillo
- 79110 – Amarillo
- 79121 – Amarillo
- 79111 – Amarillo
- 79118 – Amarillo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79102 | AMARILLO | 8,805 | $47,878 |
| 79103 | AMARILLO | 10,961 | $53,879 |
| 79104 | AMARILLO | 6,253 | $45,119 |
| 79106 | AMARILLO | 27,992 | $50,271 |
| 79107 | AMARILLO | 38,441 | $38,047 |