What to know about ZIP 88102
ZIP code 88102 covers ZIP 88102 with a population of about 3,781.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the AMARILLO media market.
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ZIP Code 88102 — 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
3,781
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,600
-38% vs US avg
Home value
$101,917
-71% vs US avg
Median rent
$733
-37% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 88102
Income and economy in ZIP 88102
Median household income in ZIP 88102 is about $46,600 — about 38% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 27.3%; unemployment rate near 8.4%; 12.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Retail trade; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 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 88102
Median home value is about $101,917 — about 71% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $733 (about 37% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 50.2% (about 15.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 88102, a household would need roughly $28,000 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 $655. That sits below the local median household income ($46,600), 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.