ZIP Code 79104 in Amarillo, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Amarillo, Texas
County:Potter County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:20:33 PM
Population:7,166 [See All]
Area Code:806
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.2062, -101.7873
Land Area:3.036 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 79104 has 7,166 residents and 2,474 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 34.0 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.4%) and White (36.3%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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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:7,166Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:7,236Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:7,348Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,360.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$47,768Source: Census ACS
Households:2,474Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$94,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.90Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.33Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7,3537,4987,1916,8526,5626,8666,7276,9887,0196,8616,7056,2537,236
Decennial Census7,869------------------7,166------
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: 34

Male Median Age: 32.4

Female Median Age: 35.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male22827929735227321622523319521421219720916697635015
Female2592773082982302212022452412282252141761381491056861
Total48755660565050343742747843644243741138530424616811876
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,59826.13%
Black:2092.10%
Hispanic:*5,33453.65%
Asian:830.83%
American Indian:1061.07%
Hawaiian:30.03%
Other:1,60916.18%
Total:9,942100%
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:3,52149.13%32.4 years
Females:3,64550.87%35.8 years
Total:7,166100%34.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,85180.86%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:700.97%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5777.97%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:73818.17%
Total Population:7,236100%
Total Native Population:5,92181.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,31518.17%
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 $47,768, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,971 (78.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,539. Family households earn a median of $53,102 versus $28,085 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,017). By gender, male median income is $41,902 and female is $26,815, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,087 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.2%, which is falls short of the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (35.3%).

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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$26,797$28,359$27,490$26,935$30,071$34,342$38,800$41,548$43,229$46,793$52,500$45,119$47,768
Median Family Income$33,696$33,846$32,010$33,394$35,306$36,758$41,208$47,024$51,964$55,108$58,773$51,546$53,102
Median NonFamily Income$18,693$17,770$18,961$17,752$17,586$16,937$20,385$24,364$26,676$30,638$30,476$30,781$28,085
Median Male Income$27,380$27,331$25,905$27,108$27,325$28,173$29,551$31,421$31,705$31,999$35,083$38,611$41,902
Median Female Income$19,500$19,058$19,605$19,972$20,271$20,355$19,812$21,667$22,940$28,317$27,945$29,773$26,815
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:3,10758.88%
Unemployed:1252.37%
Not In Labor Force:2,04538.75%
Total:5,277100%
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:42313.61%
Service:1,09735.31%
Sales and Office:65220.98%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:37412.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:56118.06%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,107100%
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 $94,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $31,700 (50.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,600. The median gross rent is $905, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $294 (48.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.64% (28.41% with a mortgage, 71.59% free-and-clear) and renters 46.36% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.14%, which is much higher than 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$62,800$62,900$61,500$60,100$63,700$60,800$58,800$61,900$62,900$63,000$65,700$79,300$94,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:998.50%
$500 to $999:60551.93%
$1,000 to $1,499:18215.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:978.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:18215.62%
Total:1,165100%
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$611$613$617$622$641$690$722$806$829$844$826$877$905
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):38315.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):96538.40%
Renter Occupied:1,16546.36%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,513100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,51386.86%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):38013.14%
Total Housing Units:2,893100%
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:2,42183.68%
Multi-Family Units:2348.09%
Other Units:2388.23%
Total Housing Units:2,893100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 6.30% 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 70.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 23.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 43.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 41.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 15.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 15.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.22%). College enrollment is 12.08%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:81518.22%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:49311.02%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,64736.81%
Some college, no degree:84518.89%
Associate's degree:3908.72%
Bachelor's degree:1864.16%
Graduate or professional degree:982.19%
Total:4,474100%
High school or higher:3,16670.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2846.35%
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:3,12940.19%
Public Insurance:2,96438.07%
No Insurance:1,69321.74%
Total:7,786100%
Has Health Insurance:6,09378.26%
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 Poverty31.4%28.1%32.2%30.1%29.5%26.4%24.5%19.8%16.0%11.5%12.4%19.2%15.9%
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:593.02%
Kindergarten:211.08%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,05954.22%
High school (grades 9-12):57829.60%
College or graduate school:23612.08%
Total:1,953100%
Early Childhood:804.10%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,65884.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 79104 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 91 business establishments, employing about 1,093 people with an annual payroll of $53,905,000. USPS data shows 2,534 residential mailboxes and 192 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,534Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:192Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,060Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,189Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:159Source: USPS
# of Businesses:91Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$12,977,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$53,905,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,093Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 79104 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 2.65% of whom live in ZIP Code 79104. It covers 3.036 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.037 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:3.036 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.037 sq miSource: 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


79105 | | 79103

Schools in ZIP Code 79104


ZIP Code 79104 is in the Amarillo Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Bowie Middle 3001 E 12th
Amarillo, TX 79104
District: Amarillo Independent School District
Humphrey's Highland El 3900 E 13th
Amarillo, TX 79104
District: Amarillo Independent School District
Sunrise El 5123 E 14th
Amarillo, TX 79104
District: Amarillo Independent School District
Bowie 6th Grade Campus 2905 Tee Anchor Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79104
District: Amarillo Independent School District
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
Amarillo Montessori Academy 3806 S Bowie St
Amarillo, TX 79110
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79104


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 Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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