ZIP Code 79101 in Amarillo, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Amarillo, Texas
County:Potter County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:20:27 PM
Population:2,307 [See All]
Area Code:806
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.2053, -101.8400
Land Area:1.597 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 79101 has 2,307 residents and 1,110 households (average 1.79 persons per household). The median age is 51.0 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.4% male and 55.6% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.5%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,307Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,458Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,276Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,444.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$40,313Source: Census ACS
Households:1,110Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$152,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.79Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.66Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,4942,3452,6532,7222,5202,3722,1852,1331,8512,2712,3352,4982,458
Decennial Census2,817------------------2,307------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 51

Male Median Age: 45.8

Female Median Age: 58

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male464457465468735963518865735649254266
Female48484649547470516649525879415170106270
Total9492103951081421431101291001401231529710095148336
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,53558.32%
Black:1786.76%
Hispanic:*66425.23%
Asian:130.49%
American Indian:291.10%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:2138.09%
Total:2,632100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,02544.43%45.8 years
Females:1,28255.57%58.0 years
Total:2,307100%51.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,35495.77%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:70.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:70.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:903.95%
Total Population:2,458100%
Total Native Population:2,36196.05%
Total Foreign-born Population:973.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $40,313, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,166 (66.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,249. Family households earn a median of $46,890 versus $27,188 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,702). By gender, male median income is $46,380 and female is $37,976, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,404 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 40.8%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (39.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$24,147$22,037$21,250$26,210$21,500$23,929$25,978$26,473$21,064$35,313$32,135$38,291$40,313
Median Family Income$35,801$36,141$36,667$42,670$35,385$37,208$55,893$55,685$50,602$59,444$42,297$46,905$46,890
Median NonFamily Income$16,467$17,804$16,405$18,718$16,275$18,457$19,199$21,635$18,982$21,774$22,153$26,473$27,188
Median Male Income$24,745$22,672$20,074$25,031$0$25,758$31,016$32,273$0$46,739$41,744$46,807$46,380
Median Female Income$27,614$24,732$26,364$32,321$0$38,229$38,875$32,321$35,909$30,000$31,389$0$37,976
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:89338.38%
Unemployed:562.41%
Not In Labor Force:1,37859.22%
Total:2,327100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:14616.35%
Service:35339.53%
Sales and Office:16818.81%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9510.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:13114.67%
Total Civilian Employed Population:893100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $152,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $111,800 (276.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80,700. The median gross rent is $898, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $277 (44.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $133. Of occupied housing, owners make up 12.54% (57.75% with a mortgage, 42.25% free-and-clear) and renters 87.46% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.52%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$40,500$44,100$61,900$72,200$73,100$77,400$77,400$71,400$71,600$75,000$77,000$156,300$152,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:10710.81%
$500 to $999:50050.51%
$1,000 to $1,499:12012.12%
$1,500 to $1,999:16416.57%
$2,000 to $2,499:404.04%
$2,500 to $2,999:161.62%
$3,000 or more:202.02%
No Rent:232.32%
Total:990100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$621$632$683$690$721$731$708$758$765$774$786$852$898
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):827.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):605.30%
Renter Occupied:99087.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,132100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,13286.48%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):17713.52%
Total Housing Units:1,309100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:40831.17%
Multi-Family Units:87867.07%
Other Units:231.76%
Total Housing Units:1,309100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.90% 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 81.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 20.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 44.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 44.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 18.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 3.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (72.37%). College enrollment is 27.63%, which is on par with the state rate (23.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:814.15%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:28714.70%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):86444.26%
Some college, no degree:28814.75%
Associate's degree:1417.22%
Bachelor's degree:24512.55%
Graduate or professional degree:462.36%
Total:1,952100%
High school or higher:1,58481.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher:29114.91%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,01040.30%
Public Insurance:1,02040.70%
No Insurance:47618.99%
Total:2,506100%
Has Health Insurance:2,03081.01%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.7%24.2%26.8%18.3%20.0%15.0%11.9%8.5%22.4%10.3%12.7%20.4%18.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):11072.37%
College or graduate school:4227.63%
Total:152100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):11072.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 79101 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 630 business establishments, employing about 8,862 people with an annual payroll of $725,905,000. USPS data shows 1,272 residential mailboxes and 1,030 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,272Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,030Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,304Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:666Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:489Source: USPS
# of Businesses:630Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$180,788,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$725,905,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,862Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 79101 is located in Potter County, Texas, within the Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11100) and Texas's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 270,207 people, about 0.85% of whom live in ZIP Code 79101. It covers 1.597 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:270,207Source: Census
MSA:Amarillo, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:1.597 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:4803000Source: Census
Place Name:Amarillo city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


79102 | | 79098

Schools in ZIP Code 79101


We could not locate which school district 79101 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.

Wolflin El 2026 S Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79109
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
Sanborn El 700 S Roberts
Amarillo, TX 79102
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
Mann Middle 610 N Buchanan
Amarillo, TX 79107
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus 700 N Lincoln
Amarillo, TX 79107
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
North Heights Alter 607 N Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79107
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
St Marys Cathedral School 1200 S Washington St
Amarillo, TX 79102
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Andrew's Episcopal School 1515 S Georgia St
Amarillo, TX 79102
District: Private SchoolNearby
San Jacinto Christian Academy 501 S Carolina St
Amarillo, TX 79106
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79101


Denver Seminary - West Texas 1100 S. Harrison
Amarillo, TX 79110
Type: Post Secondary
Amarillo College 2011 S. Washington
Amarillo, TX 79109
Type: Post Secondary
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy 2520 Paramount Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79109
Type: Post Secondary
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy 2520 Paramount Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79109
Type: Post Secondary
Exposito School Of Hair Design 3710 Mockingbird Ln.
Amarillo, TX 79109-3208
Type: Post Secondary
Vista College Amarillo 3440 Bell Street, Suite 100
Amarillo, TX 79108
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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