ZIP code 79312
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79312 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Amherst, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 79312 ZIP code area.
79312 is the zip code for
Amherst, TX
- Total population
- 971▲
- Housing units
- 442▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 87.89
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 11.05▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.03
Demographic data for zip code 79312
- Male
- 498▲
- Female
- 473▼
- Median age
- Male
- 36.80
- Female
- 41.80
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 345▲
- Family households
- 249▼
- Nonfamily households
- 96▲
- Average household size
- 2.72▼
- Average family size
- 3.16▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 442▲
- Occupied housing units
- 345▲
- Owner-occupied
- 257▼
- Renter-occupied
- 88▲
- Vacant housing units
- 97▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 53▼
- 5 to 9 years
- 66▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 78▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 89▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 46▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 98▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 126▲
- 45 to 54 years
- 134▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 68▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 45▼
- 65 to 74 years
- 68▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 74▲
- 85 years and over
- 26▼
- Median age
- 39.50▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 452
- Hispanic or Latino
- 450
- Black or African American
- 43
- Asian
- 7
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 2
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 1
- Other (One Race)
- 0
- Two or More Races
- 16
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 79312
- Population
(16 years and over) - 681
- Civilian labor force
- 410
- Employed
- 371
- Unemployed
- 39
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 271
- Percent Unemployed
- 9.5%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 369
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 290
- Carpooled
- 54
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 17
- Other means
- 0
- Worked at home
- 8
- Mean travel time
- 13.8 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 371
- Management / business / science / arts
- 56
- Service
- 29
- Sales / office
- 112
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 114
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 60
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 371
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 116
- Construction
- 16
- Manufacturing
- 55
- Wholesale trade
- 8
- Retail trade
- 28
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 26
- Information
- 0
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 11
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 15
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 50
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 4
- Public administration
- 32
- Other services
- 10
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 371
- Private wage & salary workers
- 262
- Government workers
- 79
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 30
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 298
- Less than $10,000
- 22
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 34
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 53
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 44
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 67
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 36
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 16
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 12
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 0
- $200,000 or more
- 14
- Median household income
- $33,000
- Mean household income
- $47,130
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 27.5%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 79312
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst School 101 N Main St | (806) 246-3221 | 187 | 132 | 9.8 |
Public libraries around Amherst, TX
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abernathy Public Library abernathy.lib.tx.us | 811 Avenue D Abernathy, TX 79311 |
| Kendrick Memorial Library brownfield.lib.tx.us | 301 W Tate St Brownfield, TX 79316 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79312
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownfield Reg Medical Center | 705 East Felt Brownfield, TX 79316 | (806) 637-3551 | 42 |
| Cochran Memorial Hospital | 201 East Grant Street Morton, TX 79346 | (806) 266-5565 | 18 |
| Covenant Hospital-Levelland | 1900 South College Avenue Levelland, TX 79336 | (806) 894-4963 | 48 |
| Crosbyton Clinic Hospital | 710 West Main Street Crosbyton, TX 79322 | (806) 675-2382 | 39 |
| Lamb Healthcare Center | 1500 South Sunset Littlefield, TX 79339 | (806) 385-6411 | 41 |
| Lynn County Hospital District | Brownfield Highway Tahoka, TX 79373 | (806) 998-4533 | 24 |
| Medical Arts Hospital | 1600 North Bryan Avenue Lamesa, TX 79331 | (806) 872-2183 | 38 |
| Memorial Hospital | 209 Nw Eighth Street Seminole, TX 79360 | (915) 758-5811 | 33 |
| Muleshoe Area Medical Center | 708 South First Street Muleshoe, TX 79347 | (806) 272-4524 | 25 |
| Yoakum County Hospital | 412 Mustang Avenue Denver City, TX 79323 | (806) 592-5484 | 21 |
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