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ZIP Code 79105 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2016–2020 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Map, Quick Facts & Location

Quick Facts

Population
2,629
Median Income
$43,846
-42% vs US avg
Home Value
$81,400
-77% vs US avg
Median Rent
$742
-36% vs US avg
Median Age
34.8 yrs
-11% vs US avg
City
N/A
County
N/A
Timezone
N/A
Top Ancestry
AmericanGermanIrish
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Location
Coordinates
35.6912, -101.8208
Elevation
3,655 ft
Land Area
17.1 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
2,629
Density
N/A
Median income
$43,846
-42% vs US avg
Home value
$81,400
-77% vs US avg
Median rent
$742
-36% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 79105

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What to know about ZIP 79105

ZIP code 79105 covers ZIP 79105 with a population of about 2,629.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the AMARILLO media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 79105

Median household income in ZIP 79105 is about $43,846 — about 42% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 36.3%; unemployment rate near 8.7%; 7.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 26.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Food services, and Healthcare; about 1.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 79105

Median home value is about $81,400 — about 77% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $742 (about 36% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 61.0% (about 4.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79105, a household would need roughly $22,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $523. That sits below the local median household income ($43,846), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for ZIP 79105 show little to no average snow and around 17.7 inches of annual precipitation.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport AMA (33.3 miles (53.7 km)) · Frank Phillips College (23.4 miles (37.7 km)) · Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (9.3 miles (14.9 km)) · VA: Amarillo VA Health Care System (34.1 miles (54.8 km))

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