ZIP Code 79118
Primary City: | Amarillo, TX (View All Cities) |
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County: | Potter County |
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Timezone: | Central (5:17am) |
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Area code: | 806 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 35.1, -101.8 ZIP (~10 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 79118
The cities below are at least partially located in ZIP code 79118. In addition to the primary city for a ZIP code,
USPS also publishes a list of other acceptable cities that can be used with ZIP code 79118. However, if you are mailing something
to ZIP code 79118, you should not use any of the cities listed as unacceptable. Choose from the primary or acceptable cities when mailing
your package or letter.
- Primary city:
- Amarillo, TX
- Acceptable:
- Palisades, Timbercreek Canyon, Timbercrk Cyn
Stats and Demographics for the 79118 ZIP Code
ZIP code 79118 is located in north Texas and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 79118 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also a small number of single adults and a large number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 79118 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
19,726 |
|
Population Density |
116 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
7,615 |
|
Median Home Value |
$139,500 |
|
Land Area |
169.91 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
4.11 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
7,011 |
|
Median Household Income |
$62,323 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 34 | | Male Median Age: | 34 | | Female Median Age: | 34 | |
Male | 758 | 790 | 775 | 741 | 558 | 766 | 753 | 689 | 642 | 746 | 691 | 648 | 491 | 350 | 223 | 155 | 88 | 42 |
Female | 717 | 773 | 763 | 660 | 560 | 788 | 758 | 681 | 649 | 703 | 760 | 669 | 444 | 350 | 259 | 158 | 83 | 45 |
Total | 1,475 | 1,563 | 1,538 | 1,401 | 1,118 | 1,554 | 1,511 | 1,370 | 1,291 | 1,449 | 1,451 | 1,317 | 935 | 700 | 482 | 313 | 171 | 87 |
Under 5 | 758 | 717 | 1,475 |
5-9 | 790 | 773 | 1,563 |
10-14 | 775 | 763 | 1,538 |
15-19 | 741 | 660 | 1,401 |
20-24 | 558 | 560 | 1,118 |
25-29 | 766 | 788 | 1,554 |
30-34 | 753 | 758 | 1,511 |
35-39 | 689 | 681 | 1,370 |
40-44 | 642 | 649 | 1,291 |
45-49 | 746 | 703 | 1,449 |
50-54 | 691 | 760 | 1,451 |
55-59 | 648 | 669 | 1,317 |
60-64 | 491 | 444 | 935 |
65-69 | 350 | 350 | 700 |
70-74 | 223 | 259 | 482 |
75-79 | 155 | 158 | 313 |
80-84 | 88 | 83 | 171 |
85 Plus | 42 | 45 | 87 |
Male |
9,906 |
50% |
Female |
9,820 |
50% |
Gender
White |
17,351 |
88.0% |
Black Or African American |
478 |
2.4% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
126 |
0.6% |
Asian |
337 |
1.7% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
6 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
1,011 |
5.1% |
Two Or More Races |
417 |
2.1% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 127 | 970 | 1,033 | 1,366 | 1,130 | 666 | 302 | 52 |
Renter | 168 | 412 | 311 | 234 | 134 | 63 | 34 | 9 |
Total | 295 | 1,382 | 1,344 | 1,600 | 1,264 | 729 | 336 | 61 |
15-24 | 127 | 168 | 295 |
25-34 | 970 | 412 | 1,382 |
35-44 | 1,033 | 311 | 1,344 |
45-54 | 1,366 | 234 | 1,600 |
55-64 | 1,130 | 134 | 1,264 |
65-74 | 666 | 63 | 729 |
75-84 | 302 | 34 | 336 |
85 Plus | 52 | 9 | 61 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
4,361 |
62% |
Single Guardian |
1,072 |
15% |
Singles |
1,240 |
18% |
Singles With Roommate |
338 |
5% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
4,147 |
59% |
Households with Kids |
2,864 |
41% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 148 | 152 | 158 | 152 | 158 | 138 | 172 | 161 | 161 | 147 | 163 | 147 | 141 | 177 | 171 | 161 | 144 | 143 | 122 | 99 |
Female | 133 | 145 | 145 | 147 | 157 | 152 | 166 | 144 | 154 | 156 | 156 | 147 | 139 | 165 | 153 | 165 | 128 | 115 | 99 | 99 |
Total | 281 | 297 | 303 | 299 | 315 | 290 | 338 | 305 | 315 | 303 | 319 | 294 | 280 | 342 | 324 | 326 | 272 | 258 | 221 | 198 |
1 | 148 | 133 | 281 |
2 | 152 | 145 | 297 |
3 | 158 | 145 | 303 |
4 | 152 | 147 | 299 |
5 | 158 | 157 | 315 |
6 | 138 | 152 | 290 |
7 | 172 | 166 | 338 |
8 | 161 | 144 | 305 |
9 | 161 | 154 | 315 |
10 | 147 | 156 | 303 |
11 | 163 | 156 | 319 |
12 | 147 | 147 | 294 |
13 | 141 | 139 | 280 |
14 | 177 | 165 | 342 |
15 | 171 | 153 | 324 |
16 | 161 | 165 | 326 |
17 | 144 | 128 | 272 |
18 | 143 | 115 | 258 |
19 | 122 | 99 | 221 |
20 | 99 | 99 | 198 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 79118 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 79118 were primarily built in the 2000s. Looking at 79118 real estate data, the median home value of $139,500 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 79118. Rentals in 79118 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 79118 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
19,272 |
97.7% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
317 |
1.6% |
Juvenile Facilities |
113 |
0.6% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
24 |
0.1% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
4,039 |
53% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,607 |
21% |
Renter Occupied Households |
1,365 |
18% |
Households Vacant |
604 |
8% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
145 |
24.0% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
15 |
2.5% |
For Sale Only |
97 |
16.1% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
16 |
2.6% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
130 |
21.5% |
For Migrant Workers |
3 |
0.5% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
198 |
32.8% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
6 |
0.4% |
1 Bedroom |
57 |
4.1% |
2 Bedroom |
480 |
34.7% |
3+ Bedroom |
842 |
60.8% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $62,323 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 79118 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 79118 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
7,567 |
51% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
2,871 |
19% |
No Earnings |
4,430 |
30% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
7,567 |
51% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
2,871 |
19% |
No Earnings |
4,430 |
30% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
8,838 |
95.9% |
Public transportation |
0 |
0.0% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0.0% |
Motorcycle |
8 |
0.1% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
53 |
0.6% |
Worked at Home |
315 |
3.4% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
864 |
13.8% |
High School Graduate |
3,712 |
59.1% |
Associate's degree |
386 |
6.1% |
Bachelor's degree |
956 |
15.2% |
Master's degree |
273 |
4.3% |
Professional school degree |
43 |
0.7% |
Doctorate degree |
43 |
0.7% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
4,205 |
83.3% |
Enrolled in Private School |
345 |
6.8% |
Not Enrolled in School |
499 |
9.9% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 79118
ZIP Code 79118 is in the Amarillo Independent School District. There are 8 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 79118.
Tradewind Elementary
4300 Williams
Amarillo, TX 79118
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Amarillo Independent School District
Sundown Lane Elementary
4715 Sundown Ln
Amarillo, TX 79118
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Canyon Independent School District
Lakeview Elementary
6407 Lair Rd
Amarillo, TX 79118
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Canyon Independent School District
City View Elementary
3400 Knoll
Amarillo, TX 79118
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Canyon Independent School District
Youth Center of High Plains
9300 South Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79118
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Canyon Independent School District
Randall High School
5800 Attebury
Amarillo, TX 79118
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Canyon Independent School District
Arbor Christian Academy
5000 Hollywood Rd
Amarillo, TX 79118
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private