Amarillo, TX — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 79101 serves a portion of Amarillo, Texas, within Potter County. This community is home to approximately 44,216 residents, with a median age of 44.5 years. The median household income of $55,558 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $311,124 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 37% owner-occupied and 63% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Amarillo is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 63% and an unemployment rate of 4.7%, 79101 reflects the economic character of Potter County in Texas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 44,216 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,776 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $55,558 | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $311,124 | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.8% | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 63% | ↑ 80% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.5 yrs | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,012 | — |