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ZIP 79102

Part of Amarillo, TX
Pop. 9,393·Potter County·598th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,247/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$718
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 79102 · $1,247
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,964/yr
At $1,247/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyPotter County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79102 (Amarillo, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,393
Median income
$51,125
Median age
33.2
Renters
50.9%
Age distribution
28.5%
22.5%
24.3%
13.4%
Under 1828.5%
18–3422.5%
35–5424.3%
55–6411.3%
65+13.4%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
63%
44.4%
White63%
Black5.5%
Hispanic44.4%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
20.8%
31.8%
27.5%
19.9%
No HS diploma20.8%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+19.9%
Housing tenure
49.1%
50.9%
Owner49.1%
Renter50.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79102 in Amarillo, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,020 → $51,125
up 8.7%
Population
9,898 → 9,393
down 5.1%
Renter share
49.9% → 50.9%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 19.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
34.3 → 33.2
-1.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $47,020 to $51,125 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.7% shift. Headcount in the area went from 9,898 to 9,393 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change.

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About renting in ZIP 79102

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79102 covers Amarillo, TX. The median rent here is $1,247/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($51,125/yr), ZIP 79102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79102 (Amarillo, TX) is $1,247. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79102's median rent of $1,247/mo is $718 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79102 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79102 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #598 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,247/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,247/mo in ZIP 79102. The local median household income is $51,125/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79102?

Rent in ZIP 79102 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 79102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79102 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,247/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($51,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79102 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.9% of ZIP 79102 households are renters, while 49.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79102 compare to the rest of Amarillo?

ZIP 79102 is more affordable than Amarillo overall. At $1,247/mo, it's $31 below the Amarillo citywide median of $1,278/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,247/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 79102's median household income ($51,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79102 29%Benchmark 30%
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