79416 ZIP Code
Lubbock, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79416 |
| City/Town: | Lubbock |
| County: | Lubbock |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,524 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,774 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,269 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,768 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,000 |
| Land Area: | 32.1 sq miles
83.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6000, -101.9829 |
Population Information (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,524 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,015 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,509 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,710 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,105 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,883 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,471 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,078 | 17.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,918 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,871 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,294 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,294 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,964 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,227 | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,167 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 542 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,197 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,768 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,332 | 90.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,436 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,209 | 50.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,123 | 49.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,277 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 599 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 856 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,584 | 22.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,394 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,712 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,093 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,039 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79416 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,774 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,287 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,779 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,269 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,795 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,768 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,011 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,565 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,356 | 75.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,752 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 638 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,996 | 70.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,148 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 276 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,008 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,072 | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,016 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,096 | 14.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,246 | 34.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,995 | 28.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 286 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,965 | 5.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79416 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,186 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 637 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 785 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 703 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,918 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,892 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,119 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,269 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 818 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,005 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79416 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,991 | 78.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,638 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 76 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 267 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 179 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,131 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79416 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 457 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 845 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,062 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 717 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,001 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 738 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 153 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,142 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 957 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,431 | 36.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,629 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 705 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 931 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,031 | 90.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,419 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,812 | 27.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,209 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79416 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,176 | 85.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,953 | 20.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,728 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 538 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 192 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,114 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79416 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,261 | 58.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 652 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 450 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 989 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 683 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,906 | 12.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,291 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 515 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79416 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,475 | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,464 | 22.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,271 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,902 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,878 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,677 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 780 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 73 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 223 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79416 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 393 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,682 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,687 | 17.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,758 | 49.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,102 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 146 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79416 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,579 | 38.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 329 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,333 | 58.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79416 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 438 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,694 | 32.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,450 | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,750 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79416 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 174 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 301 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,563 | 21.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,068 | 28.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,748 | 24.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 948 | 13.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 362 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79416 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,624 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $704 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,197 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,332 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,707 | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,298 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,907 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,216 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,942 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,785 | 19.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79416 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,684 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,830 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,100 | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 269 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,357 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,144 | 44.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79416 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,294 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 431 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 266 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,483 | 30.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,517 | 13.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,597 | 49.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,821 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,722 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,240 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,215 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 378 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,430 | 57.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,407 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79416 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,946 | 75.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,082 | 22.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,184 | 64.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,398 | 29.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 636 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 500 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79416 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,928 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 281 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,596 | 923.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,596 | 923.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,596 | 923.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 104 | 37.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 467 | 166.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,053 | 374.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 76 | 27.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79416 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,814 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,779 | 81.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,035 | 18.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,225 | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 437 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 746 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 627 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79416 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,332 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,958 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Lubbock, TX79416