ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 79110

Part of Amarillo, TX

Pop. 16,994·Randall County·410th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,506/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$426

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 79110 · $1,506

More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$890

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,730

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,270/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 79110 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 79110 changed +7.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,683) is $1,667 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,270); a 3-bedroom is $1,730.

Rank in Amarillo

5th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Amarillo.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 79109, 2 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,135/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 79110. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,072/yr

At $1,506/mo median

Location

CityAmarillo

StateTX

CountyRandall County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79110 (Amarillo, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,994

Median income

$66,683

Median age

33.6

Renters

30.1%

Age distribution

24.8%

26.4%

26.8%

12.6%

Under 1824.8%

18–3426.4%

35–5426.8%

55–649.4%

65+12.6%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

72.3%

33.3%

White72.3%

Black5%

Hispanic33.3%

Education (25+)

33.1%

44.5%

15.1%

No HS diploma7.4%

HS diploma33.1%

Some college44.5%

Bachelor's+15.1%

Housing tenure

69.9%

30.1%

Owner69.9%

Renter30.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 79110 in Amarillo, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,336 → $1,506

up 12.7%

Income

$58,101 → $66,683

up 14.8%

Population

19,235 → 16,994

down 11.7%

Renter share

33.2% → 30.1%

-3.1 pts

Bachelor's+

15% → 15.1%

+0.1 pts

Median age

31.3 → 33.6

+2.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 79110 in Amarillo, TX stood at $1,336 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,506, reflecting a 12.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $66,683 today, compared with $58,101 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 11.7% since 2021, moving from about 19,235 residents to roughly 16,994. Renters now make up 30.1% of households, compared with 33.2% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 79110 covers Amarillo, TX. The median rent here is $1,506/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($66,683/yr), ZIP 79110 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79110?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,506/mo in ZIP 79110. The local median household income is $66,683/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79110?

Rent in ZIP 79110 has risen 7.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

How does ZIP 79110 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79110 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #410 of 693 at $1,506/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 79110 changed +7.3%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.