ZIP Code 79116 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

ZIP code 79116 covers ZIP 79116 with a population of about 1,532.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 60.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the AMARILLO media market.

ZIP 79116 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (41.3%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 79116 is about $79,615 — about 6% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.7%; unemployment rate near 1.4%; 36.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 3.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Construction; about 5.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $235,800 — about 32% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $822 (about 29% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.9% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79116, a household would need roughly $65,000 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 $1,515. That sits below the local median household income ($79,615), 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.