| City: | Canyon, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | West Texas A&M University |
| County: | Randall County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:09 AM |
| Population: | 668 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 806 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 34.9921, -101.9139 |
| Land Area: | 0.026 sq mi |
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West Texas A&M University, established September 20, 1910, as West Texas State Normal College, operates under dedicated ZIP code 79016 in Canyon, Randall County. Canyon secured the institution in 1909 after a competitive bidding war among 25 west Texas cities, with a winning pledge of 40 acres and $100,100 in cash. The school joined the Texas A&M University System in 1990 and adopted its current name in 1993.
The 0.17-square-mile postal boundary encompasses the university campus in the Texas Panhandle, in northwestern Texas. Postal records show 5 delivery codes routing correspondence to West Texas A&M facilities on 4th Street. The university now enrolls about 10,000 students and offers 59 undergraduate and over 40 graduate degree programs.
The 2020 Census counted 668 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 20.3 years confirming a predominantly undergraduate population. All 649 residents in group quarters live in non-institutional housing (dormitories), with only 7 renter-occupied housing units. Census County Business Patterns reports 8 establishments and 250 employees. Canyon is the valid mailing city, and the ZIP falls within Texas Congressional District 13.
| Population: | 668 |
| Median Age: | 20.3 |
| Housing Units: | 7 |
| Establishments: | 8 |
| Employment: | 250 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 4 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 79016 has 668 residents and 7 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 20.3 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 67.7% male and 32.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (58.8%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 668Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 310Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 25,692.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 7Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 83 | 91 | 99 | 105 | 112 | 114 | 133 | 138 | 147 | 152 | 359 | 600 | 598 | 310 |
| Decennial Census | 94 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 668 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.3
Male Median Age: 20.3
Female Median Age: 20.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 1 | 0 | 186 | 253 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 111 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 282 | 364 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 393 | 47.18% |
| Black: | 119 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 189 | 22.69% |
| Asian: | 9 | 1.08% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.60% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Other: | 117 | 14.05% |
| Total: | 833 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 452 | 67.66% | 20.3 years |
| Females: | 216 | 32.34% | 20.2 years |
| Total: | 668 | 100% | 20.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 310 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 310 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 310 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 28.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (57.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 75 | 24.19% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 4.19% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 222 | 71.61% |
| Total: | 310 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 9 | 12.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 43 | 57.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 20.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 10.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 75 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 89.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 11.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 278 | 87.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 34 | 10.66% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 2.19% |
| Total: | 319 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 312 | 97.81% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 310 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 310 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 79016 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 275 people with an annual payroll of $7,679,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 4Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,056Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,161,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,679,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 275Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79016 is located in Randall County, Texas, within the Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11100) and Texas's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 249,881 people, about 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 79016. It covers 0.026 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Amarillo, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 249,881Source: Census |
| MSA: | Amarillo, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.026 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 38349.24 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4812532Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Canyon city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79016 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.