What to know about ZIP 79117
ZIP code 79117 covers ZIP 79117 with a population of about 4,556.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 28.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the AMARILLO media market.
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ZIP Code 79117 — 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
4,556
Density
N/A
Median income
$33,170
-56% vs US avg
Home value
$89,000
-74% vs US avg
Median rent
$708
-39% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79117
Income and economy in ZIP 79117
Median household income in ZIP 79117 is about $33,170 — about 56% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 29.9%; unemployment rate near 4.4%; 4.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 29.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Transportation; about 1.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.4 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 79117
Median home value is about $89,000 — about 74% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $708 (about 39% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 46.6% (about 18.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79117, a household would need roughly $25,000 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 $572. That sits below the local median household income ($33,170), 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.