| ZIP Code | 79364 |
|---|---|
| City | Slaton |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lubbock County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 3,122 ft |
| Latitude | 33.445487 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -101.63203 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48303 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.2% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 129 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,586 (38.9%) |
| Some College | 727 (17.8%) |
| Associates | 440 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 457 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 734 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,221 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,200 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,018/mo ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,949 |
| Vacant Units | 372 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,949 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 372 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 79364 is located in Slaton, Texas, within Lubbock County. With a population of 7,135, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 79364 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,221 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79364 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $89,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,018 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 79364 is majority White (50.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79364 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 79364 in Slaton, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,135 residents, a median household income of $55,221, and a median home value of $89,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.