City

Idalou, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lubbock County  ·  Texas

👥3,549Population
💰$74,150Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$194,500Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.2%Hispanic: 43.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White54.2%
Hispanic43.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (2.5%)
HS Graduate530 (24%)
Some College390 (17.6%)
Associates412 (18.6%)
Bachelors214 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree610 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College17.6%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,150 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$194,500 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units1,473
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Idalou, TX

Idalou is a city in Texas, located in Lubbock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,549 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Idalou is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,150 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Idalou is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Idalou is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.16%).

Idalou, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Idalou
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79329 3,549 $74,150 $194,500 $682 3.2% 37.3% 76.7%