Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.8% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 55% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 48 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 511 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 187 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 287 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 154 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 435 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,748 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,351 ▼ 54% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $765/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,538 |
| Vacant Units | 423 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |