7,738
Population
↑ 10% since 2019
19.2
Median Age
58.7%
College Grads
▲ 51% above avg
4.4%
Unemployment
▼ 9% below avg ↓ 85% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 79406 |
|---|---|
| City | Lubbock |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lubbock County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 3,219 ft |
| Latitude | 33.585914 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -101.878393 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48303 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.9% (3,860)
Female 50.1% (3,878) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White60.7%
Hispanic21.7%
Black9.3%
Asian5.4%
Other2.5%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 19.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | -99.99 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.7% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Associates | 43 (41.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 61 (58.7%) |
Education
Associates41.3%
Graduate58.7%
Housing & Income
Financials
| Total Units | 14 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 14 |
| Avg HH Size | -99.99 |
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 79406 is in Lubbock, TX, in Lubbock County.
ZIP code 79406 is located in Texas (TX).
ZIP code 79406 is in Lubbock County, TX.
ZIP 79406 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 79406 is 7,738 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 79406
ZIP code 79406 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. With a population of 7,738, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.2 years.
The population of 79406 is majority White (60.66%). Residents are well-educated — 58.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.
The unemployment rate in 79406 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 43%.
Overall, ZIP code 79406 in Lubbock, TX is characterized as well-educated, and a young community.