What to know about ZIP 79159
ZIP code 79159 covers ZIP 79159 with a population of about 4,233.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the AMARILLO media market.
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ZIP Code 79159 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,233
Density
N/A
Median income
$41,237
-45% vs US avg
Home value
$135,100
-61% vs US avg
Median rent
$806
-31% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79159
Income and economy in ZIP 79159
Median household income in ZIP 79159 is about $41,237 — about 45% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 30.3%; unemployment rate near 1.4%; 20.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Transportation; about 10.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.5 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 79159
Median home value is about $135,100 — about 61% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $806 (about 31% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 15.2% (about 50.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79159, a household would need roughly $37,000 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 $868. That sits below the local median household income ($41,237), 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.