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ZIP Code 79119
Amarillo, Texas

ZIP code 79119 is in Amarillo, located in Randall County, Texas, within the Amarillo metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 21,147. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $80,342, and about 13% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
21,147
Census ZCTA
County
Randall
FIPS 48381
Median income (est.)
$80,342
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
101.74 mi²
+ 1.804 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityAmarillo, TX
CountyRandall County (FIPS 48381)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Amarillo, TX Metro Area (11100)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates35.109085, -102.01788
Land / Water Area101.74 mi² land · 1.804 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 10,920 individual tax returns filed in 79119 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
19.4%
$25K–$50K
16.0%
$50K–$75K
12.3%
$75K–$100K
10.7%
$100K–$200K
28.5%
$200K+
13.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 52% of 79119's total adjusted gross income, from 13% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($80,342) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 79119's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$80,342
▲ 6.8%
Filers earning $200K+
13.1%
▲ 0.8 pt
Total filers
10,920
▲ 3.8%
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Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 79119 ZCTA.

2000
4,066
 
2010
11,539
▲ +183.8%
2020
21,147
▲ +83.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number480225
City AliasesAmarillo, Bushland

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79119 in?

ZIP code 79119 is in Randall County, Texas (county FIPS code 48381).

What city is ZIP code 79119?

The primary USPS city for 79119 is Amarillo, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79119 in?

79119 is part of the Amarillo, TX Metro Area (MSA code 11100).

What is the population of ZIP code 79119?

The 2020 Census population of 79119 was 21,147 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79119?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79119 is about $80,342, with around 13% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.