ZIP Code 79312 — Amherst, TX

Lamb | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 79312 in Amherst, TX has a population of 1,130 with a median household income of $64,722 and a median home value of $49,100 . The cost of living index is 36.5 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
1,130
Median Age
37.50
Male
492
Female
638

Race & Ethnicity

White
71.2%
Black
0.5%
Hispanic
63.6%
Asian
7.6%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
17.0%
Other
3.5%

Income

Median Household
$64,722
Mean Household
$73,246
Per Capita
$23,262
Below Poverty
38.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$49,100
Median Rent
$779
Total Units
363
Occupied
316
Owner Occupied
70.3%
Renter Occupied
29.8%
Median Year Built
1964
Vacant
47

Education

High School or Higher 79.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.0%
Graduate Degree 3.3%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
494
Unemployment
1.4%
Drive Alone
78.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.9%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

36.5
National average = 100. Below average by 63.5%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 79312?

ZIP code 79312 (Amherst, TX) has a total population of 1,130 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79312?

The median household income in ZIP code 79312 is $64,722 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 79312 in?

ZIP code 79312 is primarily located in Amherst, Texas (TX).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 79312?

The median home value in ZIP code 79312 is $49,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 79312?

The median age in ZIP code 79312 is 37.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.