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ZIP 79109

Part of Amarillo, TX
Pop. 43,578·Randall County·652nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,109/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$856
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ZIP 79109 · $1,109
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,840
Research median
$1,170/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
$13,308/yr
At $1,109/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyRandall County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.7% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79109 (Amarillo, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,578
Median income
$70,435
Median age
38.5
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
22.3%
22.4%
23.9%
12.5%
18.9%
Under 1822.3%
18–3422.4%
35–5423.9%
55–6412.5%
65+18.9%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
74.6%
20.3%
White74.6%
Black5.2%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
23.5%
37%
32.3%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79109 in Amarillo, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$991 → $1,109
up 11.9%
Income
$61,570 → $70,435
up 14.4%
Population
43,167 → 43,578
up 1.0%
Renter share
41.1% → 42.2%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 32.3%
+1.1 pts
Median age
37.9 → 38.5
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 79109 in Amarillo, TX stood at $991 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,109, reflecting a 11.9% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 79109 in Amarillo, TX now reports about $70,435, up from $61,570 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 43,167 residents to roughly 43,578. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 79109 in Amarillo, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79109 covers Amarillo, TX. The median rent here is $1,109/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($70,435/yr), ZIP 79109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79109 (Amarillo, TX) is $1,109. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79109's median rent of $1,109/mo is $856 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79109 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79109 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #652 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,109/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,109/mo in ZIP 79109. The local median household income is $70,435/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79109?

Rent in ZIP 79109 has decreased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79109 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,109/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($70,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of ZIP 79109 households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79109 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79109 compare to the rest of Amarillo?

ZIP 79109 is more affordable than Amarillo overall. At $1,109/mo, it's $169 below the Amarillo citywide median of $1,278/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,109/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 79109's median household income ($70,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79109 19%Benchmark 30%
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