The U.S. ZIP Code 79111 is associated with Amarillo, TX in Potter County. In this Texas region, an estimated 85.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $18,204. The median age in the 79111 ZIP Code is 29.2 years, with 4.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $65,230, while about 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 2,108.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79111 is $65,230, while the region's mean household income is $69,958. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,204. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79111 of $18,204 is approximately 41.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 14.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately47.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 38.1% of the population in 79111 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.8% of 79111 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 38.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79111 are younger than average. The median age of 29.2 years in ZIP Code 79111 is approximately 23.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 4.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.5% of the population in 79111 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 79111 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 12.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 23.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 2.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79111 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 29.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 79111 is high blood pressure, as approximately 24.9% of adults 18 and older in this Potter County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 16.0% |
| High blood pressure | 24.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 3.6% |
| Current asthma | 10.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79111 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 76.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 74.8% of those 18 and above in 79111 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 79111 include sleeping less than 7 hours (36.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (36.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 76.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 61.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 74.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 48.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.3% |
| Current smoking | 21.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.4% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.5% |
In ZIP Code 79111, 85.3% of the population graduated high school, while 12.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.5% in this Potter County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.8% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79111, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 21.3% of 79111 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79111 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.1%), followed by Black or African American (6.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 79111, 94.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Potter County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79111, an estimated 48.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 13.2% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Potter County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 48.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79111 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 49.03% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 6.83% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79111 | 9.21¢/kWh | 6.81¢/kWh | 4.04¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79111 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.46 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.42 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.7 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.54 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.47 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.64 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.13 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.67 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.66 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79111, 50.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.0 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79111 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 79111 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.8% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.4% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.9% |
| Public administration | 12.6% |