ZIP code 79042: Happy, TX
79042 is a ZIP code in Happy, Texas, mainly in Randall County, part of the Amarillo, TX metro area. About 1,218 people live here.
- Population
- 1,218
- Median household income
- $70,590
- Typical home value
- $184,500+7.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,081gross, per month
- Median age
- 30.3
- Homeowners
- 81.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 79042 details
| City | Happy |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Randall County (also partly Castro County, Swisher County, Armstrong County) |
| Metro area | Amarillo, TX |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 442.4 sq mi, plus 2.6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 3 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 34.74134, -101.89357 |
ZIP codes near 79042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79015 | Canyon, TX | 14.2 mi | 23,765 |
| 79091 | Umbarger, TX | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| 79088 | Tulia, TX | 16.2 mi | 5,302 |
| 79016 | Canyon, TX | 16.8 mi | 310 |
| 79063 | Nazareth, TX | 20.0 mi | 665 |
| 79114 | Amarillo, TX | 21.8 mi | — |
| 79025 | Dawn, TX | 22.6 mi | 0 |
| 79094 | Wayside, TX | 22.8 mi | 7 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 79042?
A typical home in ZIP code 79042 is worth about $184,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $70,590 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 79042
What city is ZIP code 79042?
ZIP code 79042 is in Happy, TX, in Randall County.
What county is ZIP code 79042 in?
79042 is mainly in Randall County, Texas, and partly in Castro County, Swisher County and Armstrong County.
What is the population of ZIP code 79042?
About 1,218 people live in ZIP code 79042, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 79042 in?
79042 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.