What to know about ZIP 79114
ZIP code 79114 covers ZIP 79114 with a population of about 4,933.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.5 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the AMARILLO media market.
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ZIP Code 79114 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,933
Density
N/A
Median income
$65,134
-13% vs US avg
Home value
$200,200
-42% vs US avg
Median rent
$908
-22% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79114
Income and economy in ZIP 79114
Median household income in ZIP 79114 is about $65,134 — about 13% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.7%; unemployment rate near 6.2%; 26.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 13.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.3 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 79114
Median home value is about $200,200 — about 42% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $908 (about 22% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 56.2% (about 9.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79114, a household would need roughly $55,000 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 $1,286. That sits below the local median household income ($65,134), 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.