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ZIP 79119

Part of Amarillo, TX
Pop. 24,907·Randall County·428th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,496/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
-6.6%
vs US Median
-$469
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ZIP 79119 · $1,496
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,952/yr
At $1,496/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyRandall County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, -6.6% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79119 covers Amarillo, TX. The median rent here is $1,496/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($114,432/yr), ZIP 79119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79119 (Amarillo, TX) is $1,496. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79119's median rent of $1,496/mo is $469 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79119 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79119 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #428 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,496/mo.

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 $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,496/mo in ZIP 79119. The local median household income is $114,432/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79119?

Rent in ZIP 79119 has decreased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79119 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,496/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($114,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79119 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of ZIP 79119 households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79119 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79119 compare to the rest of Amarillo?

ZIP 79119 is pricier than Amarillo as a whole. At $1,496/mo, it's $218 above the Amarillo citywide median of $1,278/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,496/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 79119's median household income ($114,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79119 16%Benchmark 30%
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