Zip Code 79312 — Amherst, TX
79312 is a ZIP Code associated with Amherst, TX, located within Lamb. 79312 ranks #4 out of 7 ZIP codes in Lamb County by population (and #1429 out of 1,990 in TX). The area supports an estimated population of 1,130 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 4.1 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 79312 |
| Primary City | Amherst |
| State / Province | TX |
| County | Lamb |
| Total Population | 1,130 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 4.1 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 79312 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 79312 | Lamb County | TX State Average |
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| Population | 1,130 | 11,546 (Total) | 30,188,035 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 4.1 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #4 of 7 | -- | -- |
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