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ZIP Code 79124
Amarillo, Texas

ZIP code 79124 is in Amarillo, located in Potter County, Texas, within the Amarillo metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 11,585. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $81,250, and about 16% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
11,585
Census ZCTA
County
Potter
FIPS 48375
Median income (est.)
$81,250
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
90.104 mi²
+ 0.038 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityAmarillo, TX
CountyPotter County (FIPS 48375)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Amarillo, TX Metro Area (11100)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates35.26673, -101.95841
Land / Water Area90.104 mi² land · 0.038 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 5,290 individual tax returns filed in 79124 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
21.6%
$25K–$50K
16.1%
$50K–$75K
10.0%
$75K–$100K
9.4%
$100K–$200K
27.0%
$200K+
15.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 56% of 79124's total adjusted gross income, from 16% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($81,250) 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 79124's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$81,250
▲ 4.6%
Filers earning $200K+
15.9%
▲ 1.0 pt
Total filers
5,290
▲ 3.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79124/soi?year=… $72K 2020 $78K 2021 $81K 2022
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 79124 ZCTA.

2000
5,034
 
2010
7,819
▲ +55.3%
2020
11,585
▲ +48.2%

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, Bishop Hills

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79124 in?

ZIP code 79124 is in Potter County, Texas (county FIPS code 48375).

What city is ZIP code 79124?

The primary USPS city for 79124 is Amarillo, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79124 in?

79124 is part of the Amarillo, TX Metro Area (MSA code 11100).

What is the population of ZIP code 79124?

The 2020 Census population of 79124 was 11,585 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79124?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79124 is about $81,250, with around 16% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.