What to know about ZIP 79120
ZIP code 79120 covers ZIP 79120 with a population of about 1,943.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the AMARILLO media market.
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ZIP Code 79120 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,943
Density
N/A
Median income
$33,798
-55% vs US avg
Home value
$55,500
-84% vs US avg
Median rent
$803
-31% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79120
Income and economy in ZIP 79120
Median household income in ZIP 79120 is about $33,798 — about 55% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 31.0%; unemployment rate near 2.1%; 0.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 33.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Administrative support; 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 79120
Median home value is about $55,500 — about 84% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $803 (about 31% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 40.6% (about 24.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79120, a household would need roughly $15,000 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 $357. That sits below the local median household income ($33,798), 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.