ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 79119

Part of Amarillo, TX

Pop. 24,907·Randall County·208th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,769/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$163

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 79119 · $1,769

More affordable than 53% 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 79119 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 79119 changed +9.3% 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 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($114,432) is $2,861 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,000).

Rank in Amarillo

7th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Amarillo.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 79110, 8 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,506/mo), about $3,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 79119. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,228/yr

At $1,769/mo median

Location

CityAmarillo

StateTX

CountyRandall County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79119 (Amarillo, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,907

Median income

$114,432

Median age

35.8

Renters

32.6%

Age distribution

25.6%

22.9%

28.2%

14.1%

Under 1825.6%

18–3422.9%

35–5428.2%

55–649.1%

65+14.1%

Gender

50.4%

49.6%

Male50.4%

Female49.6%

Race & ethnicity

78%

19%

White78%

Black1.7%

Hispanic19%

Asian4.9%

Education (25+)

16%

35.4%

46.2%

No HS diploma2.5%

HS diploma16%

Some college35.4%

Bachelor's+46.2%

Housing tenure

67.4%

32.6%

Owner67.4%

Renter32.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79119 in Amarillo, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$82,032 → $114,432

up 39.5%

Population

20,387 → 24,907

up 22.2%

Renter share

36.3% → 32.6%

-3.7 pts

Bachelor's+

47% → 46.2%

-0.8 pts

Median age

36.4 → 35.8

-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $114,432 today, compared with $82,032 five years earlier. The population has grown by 22.2% since 2021, moving from about 20,387 residents to roughly 24,907. Renters now make up 32.6% of households, compared with 36.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 79119 covers Amarillo, TX. The median rent here is $1,769/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 19% of local median household income ($114,432/yr), ZIP 79119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,769/mo in ZIP 79119. The local median household income is $114,432/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79119?

Rent in ZIP 79119 has risen 9.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

How does ZIP 79119 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79119 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #208 of 693 at $1,769/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 79119 changed +9.3%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.