| ZIP Code | 79407 |
|---|---|
| City | Lubbock |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lubbock County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 3,325 ft |
| Latitude | 33.56146 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.085741 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48303 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 15.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.9% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 159 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,356 (19.1%) |
| Some College | 1,439 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 1,977 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 1,233 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,155 (41.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,778 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,700 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 76% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,131/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,817 |
| Vacant Units | 1,144 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,817 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,144 |
| Owner Occupied | 44.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 55.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 79407 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. With a population of 22,467, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.9 years. Economically, 79407 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,778 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79407 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,131 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.7%) and renters (55.3%). Median home values have increased by 76% since 2019.
The population of 79407 is majority White (57.89%). Residents are well-educated — 51.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.6%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79407 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 79407 in Lubbock, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 22,467 residents, a median household income of $64,778, and a median home value of $200,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.