79424 ZIP Code
Lubbock, Texas
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79424 |
| City/Town: | Lubbock |
| County: | Lubbock |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,448 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,572 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,318 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,934 |
| Median Home Value: | $259,500 |
| Land Area: | 41.6 sq miles
107.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4652, -101.9353 |
Population Information (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,448 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,723 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,725 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,958 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,625 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,005 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,108 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,345 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,069 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,018 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,283 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,782 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,268 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,883 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,297 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 807 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $259,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,092 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,934 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,548 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,386 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,225 | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,323 | 30.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,407 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 720 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,328 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,749 | 17.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,322 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,020 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,589 | 28.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,679 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79424 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,572 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $124,643 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $116,518 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,318 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,432 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,533 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 899 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,870 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,515 | 69.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,908 | 22.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,072 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 40,438 | 80.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,070 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 305 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,921 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,983 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,731 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,812 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,125 | 20.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,201 | 16.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 53 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,806 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79424 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 794 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 495 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,515 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,015 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,562 | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,675 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,927 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,262 | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,286 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,017 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79424 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,600 | 81.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,101 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 29 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,091 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79424 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 740 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,481 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 893 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 919 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,400 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 818 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 330 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,528 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,525 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,928 | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,513 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,147 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,311 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,548 | 90.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 40,001 | 79.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,579 | 23.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,753 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79424 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,649 | 85.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,014 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,168 | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 470 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 92 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,003 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79424 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,619 | 71.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 659 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 370 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 964 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 958 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,361 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,833 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 170 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79424 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 271 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,292 | 24.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,901 | 22.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,016 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,127 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,518 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 370 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 238 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 64 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 137 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79424 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 376 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,831 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,876 | 13.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,693 | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,432 | 24.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 726 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79424 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,350 | 50.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 317 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,808 | 47.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79424 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 701 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,560 | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,744 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,543 | 22.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79424 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 211 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 250 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 491 | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,918 | 20.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,997 | 35.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,515 | 24.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,606 | 11.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 237 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79424 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,037 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $830 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,092 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,548 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,238 | 54.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,521 | 22.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,319 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,081 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,299 | 30.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,383 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79424 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,903 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,035 | 26.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,861 | 62.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 307 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,559 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,148 | 27.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79424 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,926 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 951 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 901 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,614 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,893 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,567 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,836 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,007 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,301 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,243 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 537 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,320 | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,386 | 45.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79424 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,060 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,709 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,808 | 62.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,722 | 35.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 994 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 179 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79424 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 47,037 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 562 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,411 | 606.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,411 | 606.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,411 | 606.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 264 | 47.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 189 | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,381 | 245.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 324 | 57.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79424 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,490 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 41,475 | 87.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,015 | 12.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,345 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 392 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 908 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 370 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79424 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,548 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,871 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Lubbock, TX79424