ZIP Code 79119 Demographics & Data

Amarillo, TX (ZIP Code 79119) Profile

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 79119

The U.S. ZIP Code 79119 is associated with Amarillo, TX in Randall County. In this Texas region, an estimated 94.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $49,365. The median age in the 79119 ZIP Code is 37.0 years, with 19.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $85,490. The current population estimate for this region is 17,524.

Population in 79119

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 79119 is 17,524.

Amarillo, TX

The 79119 ZIP Code is associated with Amarillo, TX in Randall County.

Area Codes associated with 79119

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 79119 include 806.

Sunrise / Sunset in 79119

Sunrise: 7:21 am
Sunset: 5:43 pm
Sunrise in 79119 7:21 am
Sunrise in 79119 5:43 pm

Weather forecast for 79119

Tonight's forecast for 79119: Clear, with a low around 34. Wind chill values as low as 28. West wind 0 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 79119

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 79119 Fair

Internet in 79119

About 97.6% of households in ZIP Code 79119 have a computer, while approximately 94.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 79119

In ZIP Code 79119, females make up an estimated 51.1% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 48.9%.

Health Insurance in 79119

Approximately 11.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 79119 (Amarillo, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 79119

The median household income in ZIP Code 79119 is $85,490, while the region's mean household income is $120,824. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,365. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79119 of $49,365 is approximately 57.83% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 2.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 70.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 79119 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.3% of 79119 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 79119

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 8.8%
$200,000 or more per year 12.8%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 79119

Residents of ZIP Code 79119 are younger than average. The median age of 37.0 years in ZIP Code 79119 is approximately 2.89% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 79119 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 79119 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 79119

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.1%
5 to 9 years 6.5%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 4.8%
20 to 24 years 5.3%
25 to 34 years 15.4%
35 to 44 years 15.5%
45 to 54 years 10.3%
55 to 59 years 6.2%
60 to 64 years 6.6%
65 to 74 years 9.6%
75 to 84 years 4.1%
85 years and over 1.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 79119 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 79119

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 79119 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79119 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79119 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 79119

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 79119

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 79119

In ZIP Code 79119, 94.3% of the population graduated high school, while 46.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.4% in this Randall County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 79119

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.4%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 29.9%
Graduate or professional degree 16.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 79119

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79119, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 18.8% of 79119 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79119 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.4%), followed by Asian (2.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 79119

Industry Percent
White 95.4%
Black or African American 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.6%
Some other race 1.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 79119

In ZIP Code 79119, 90.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Randall County region.

Language Spoken in 79119

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.6%
Spanish 7.5%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.0%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 79119

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79119, an estimated 43.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 21.5% of homes in the region were built between 2010 and 2013, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Randall County region.

Age of Housing in 79119

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 13.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 21.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 43.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 79119 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79119 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 52.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 4.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes electricity rates in 79119 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 79119

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 79119 9.21¢/kWh 6.81¢/kWh 4.04¢/kWh
Texas 14.83¢/kWh 9.14¢/kWh 6.55¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 79119

Month ZIP Code 79119 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.67 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.09 3 6.31
Mar 6.56 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.63 5.13 7.3
May 6.59 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.57 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.55 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.64 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.77 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.26 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.84 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.16 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes solar power levels in 79119 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 79119

In 79119, 70.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.8 minutes. Approximately 30.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79119 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 79119 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 79119

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.2%
Construction 4.8%
Manufacturing 8.8%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Retail trade 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.6%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.4%
Other services, except public administration 3.4%
Public administration 4.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 79119 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 79119, credit card have received the most complaints in 79119 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Randall County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 79119

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit card 28
Credit reporting or credit repair services 22
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 21
Debt collection 20
Mortgage 2
Other 4
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 79119

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 38
Improper use of your report 29
Written notification about debt 20
Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers 2
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 2
Other 6
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 79119. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.