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ZIP Code 79106
Amarillo, TX, Potter County
Population
26,161
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,045
City
Amarillo
ZIP 79106 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 79106 at a glance
- ZIP 79106 (Amarillo) is about 26 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,493 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,400 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $1,046 a month.
Local data for ZIP 79106
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 79106, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,493
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$174,400
Prices -2.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,046/mo
Homeownership
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
16.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
859
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
18,510
$1.14B annual payroll
PPP loans
$73.7M
883 loans
Campaign donations
$97.47K
33% D, 15% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 79106, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,660
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
161
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 79106, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 79106
ZIP codes near 79106
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 79102Amarillo | 1.1 mi | 2.7 |
| 79101Amarillo | 2.3 mi | 1.6 |
| 79109Amarillo | 3.2 mi | 10.3 |
| 79121Amarillo | 3.5 mi | 1.8 |
| 79107Amarillo | 3.7 mi | 19.6 |
| 79110Amarillo | 4 mi | 5.4 |
| 79103Amarillo | 5.1 mi | 4.3 |
| 79104Amarillo | 5.2 mi | 3 |
| 79119Bushland | 9.7 mi | 99.5 |
| 79124Bishop Hills | 9.8 mi | 181.2 |
| 79118Palisades | 11 mi | 159.4 |
| 79111Amarillo | 11 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 79106?
- ZIP code 79106 is in Amarillo, TX (Potter County).
- What county is ZIP code 79106 in?
- ZIP code 79106 is mostly in Potter County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 79106?
- About 26,161 people live in the 79106 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.