ZIP Code 79312 - Amherst Texas

ZIP Code 79312 is located in Amherst Texas. 79312 is entirely within Lamb County. Regionally, it is located in the Lubbock Area.

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ZIP Code 79312 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameAmherst
Primary CountyLamb County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,176
Area Code(s)806
Current Time
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79312 Demographics

79312 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79312 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79312 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79312 is 4.9%.

Population1,176
Population Growth Rate21.08%
Population Density5 People per Square Mile
Total Households310
Percentage High Income Households0.6%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$56,141
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$40,970
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)4.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 52.52%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 88.72%

79312 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White99152.52%
Black854.5%
Hispanic75740.12%
Asian542.86%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

79312 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White96.87%
Black43.05%
Hispanic11890.08%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

79312 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College6013.22%
Bachelor Degree388.37%
High School Diploma15734.58%
No High School Diploma173.74%
GED or Alternate153.3%
1 or More Years of College9921.81%
Associates Degree5111.23%
Masters Degree143.08%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree30.66%

79312 Geography

Coordinates33.95724106,-102.47332001
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 79312
RegionLubbock Area
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area220 Square Miles

79312 Politics

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79312 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion25i - Llano Estacado

79312 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)23263241526064635544322443
Avg Max Temp (°F)52586674829092898375625473
Avg Precip (In.).54.54.711.112.312.992.392.812.391.57.76.6918.81

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