County

Lipscomb County, TX

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Texas

👥2,982Population
💰$70,748Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$128,352Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.6%Hispanic: 36.7%Black: 0.7%Other: 5.6%Race
White56.6%
Hispanic36.7%
Black0.7%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (3%)
HS Graduate511 (31.5%)
Some College187 (11.5%)
Associates287 (17.7%)
Bachelors154 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree435 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College11.5%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,748 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$128,351 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units1,538
Vacant Units423

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Lipscomb County, TX

Lipscomb County is located in Texas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,982 residents. With a median age of 38.68, it is a middle-aged county.

Lipscomb County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,748 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Lipscomb County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,351 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $765. Homeownership rates are high at 80.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lipscomb County are majority White (56.64%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lipscomb County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lipscomb County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79005 Booker 1,519 $69,236 $144,000 $860 6.9% 33.8%
79024 Darrouzett 351 $68,750 $111,200 $589 5.3% 34.4%
79034 Follett 468 $84,821 $121,900 $638 0.5% 46.7%
79046 Higgins 545 $63,750 $108,800 $725 18.7% 31.2%
79056 Lipscomb 99 $73,036 $87,200 0.0% 45.2%