79423 ZIP Code
Lubbock, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79423 |
| City/Town: | Lubbock |
| County: | Lubbock |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,284 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,854 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,877 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,636 |
| Median Home Value: | $204,500 |
| Land Area: | 64.2 sq miles
166.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4400, -101.8555 |
Population Information (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,284 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,834 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,450 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,114 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,425 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,979 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,289 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,914 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,746 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,771 | 16.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,345 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,326 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,045 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,365 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,408 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 557 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $204,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,274 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,636 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,494 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,142 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,009 | 72.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,485 | 27.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,563 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 749 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,064 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,163 | 22.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,916 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,124 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,394 | 23.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,153 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79423 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,854 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,600 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,315 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,877 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,185 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,202 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 783 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,072 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,855 | 75.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,907 | 17.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,372 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 68 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,014 | 75.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,794 | 4.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 222 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,103 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 44 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,400 | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,707 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,325 | 15.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,727 | 32.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11,280 | 26.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 180 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,256 | 5.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79423 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 573 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 240 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 912 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,264 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,964 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,214 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,731 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,329 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,396 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,871 | 11.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79423 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,636 | 79.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,981 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 33 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 168 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 190 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,173 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79423 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 512 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,441 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,342 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 896 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,303 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,482 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 505 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,387 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,773 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,627 | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,761 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,103 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,070 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 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 (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,622 | 86.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,351 | 74.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,437 | 24.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,462 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79423 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,925 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,837 | 23.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,280 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 706 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 422 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 835 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79423 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,549 | 76.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 654 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 924 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 204 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 378 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 367 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 576 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 943 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79423 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 356 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,861 | 21.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,199 | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,469 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,143 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,607 | 20.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 602 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 179 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 145 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 75 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79423 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 188 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,030 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,093 | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,290 | 58.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,544 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 491 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79423 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,098 | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 309 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,864 | 47.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79423 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 519 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,537 | 27.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,742 | 46.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,696 | 22.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79423 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 600 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 519 | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,425 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,321 | 27.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,005 | 25.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,391 | 19.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 668 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 80 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79423 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,736 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $723 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,274 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,494 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,908 | 54.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,702 | 22.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,572 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,826 | 23.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,614 | 34.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,898 | 23.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79423 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,087 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,896 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,459 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 242 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,354 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,169 | 25.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79423 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,477 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 961 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 729 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,020 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,907 | 16.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,860 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,843 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,049 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,084 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,835 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 315 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,618 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,902 | 39.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79423 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,339 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,549 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,782 | 63.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,676 | 35.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,245 | 16.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 91 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79423 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,535 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 375 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,749 | 733.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,749 | 733.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,749 | 733.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 323 | 86.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 279 | 74.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 63 | 16.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,106 | 294.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 166 | 44.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79423 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,170 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,652 | 83.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,518 | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,291 | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 359 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 679 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 189 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79423 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,494 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,996 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Lubbock, TX79423