ZIP Code 79105 in Amarillo, TX

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Amarillo, Texas
County:Potter County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:30:10 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:806
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.2218, -101.8309
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79105 - Amarillo, TX

ZIP Code 79105, Amarillo

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationPotter County, TX
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points866 (1 homes, 597 businesses)
PO Boxes268
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 79101
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-focused ZIP code serving downtown Amarillo in Potter County, Texas
  • The post office maintains 268 PO Boxes, serving both businesses and residents who need centralized mail service
  • 597 businesses use this ZIP code for their mailing address
  • E 9th Avenue is the only street with direct delivery, serving 183 delivery points with various apartment and office units
  • Two city carrier routes provide limited street delivery, while PO Box service dominates the operation
  • The facility is located in downtown Amarillo, serving the urban core rather than residential neighborhoods

Postal Services

The downtown location attracts 597 businesses that use this ZIP for mail service. Two city carrier routes handle the street delivery component, though the postal operation clearly emphasizes PO Box service for the urban core. This setup is typical for downtown districts where centralized mail pickup works better than scattered residential delivery.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Focus Urban Downtown

With just one street receiving delivery, this ZIP focuses almost entirely on PO Box service for downtown Amarillo businesses and residents.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Amarillo

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
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:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-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%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 79105 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 36 business establishments, employing about 856 people with an annual payroll of $53,944,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,024Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:36Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$14,109,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$53,944,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:856Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 79105 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79105. It covers 0 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:--Source: 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


79106 | | 79104

Schools in ZIP Code 79105


We could not locate which school district 79105 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.

Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus 700 N Lincoln
Amarillo, TX 79107
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
Mann Middle 610 N Buchanan
Amarillo, TX 79107
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
Park Hills El 119 N E 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
Palo Duro H S 1400 N Grant
Amarillo, TX 79107
District: Amarillo Independent School DistrictNearby
Emerson El 600 N Cleveland
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 79105


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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov