City

Shallowater, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lubbock County  ·  Texas

👥5,831Population
💰$93,320Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$201,200Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.7%Hispanic: 27.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White68.7%
Hispanic27.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (1.1%)
HS Graduate987 (27.4%)
Some College508 (14.1%)
Associates497 (13.8%)
Bachelors374 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,189 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College14.1%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,320 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$201,200 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,138/mo
Total Housing Units2,233
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
64%
About Shallowater, TX

Shallowater is a city in Texas, located in Lubbock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,831 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Shallowater is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,320 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shallowater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,138 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shallowater is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.74%).

Shallowater, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Shallowater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79363 5,831 $93,320 $201,200 $1,138 3.6% 43.5% 83.4%