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Idalou, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79329

Lubbock County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,300
14/sq mi
$67,059
Median income
$220,200
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Idalou pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79329 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79329 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 242.6 square miles in Idalou, Lubbock County, Texas. The area is home to 3,300 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79329 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79329 sits at $67,059 (11% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,023. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $220,200 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79329 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lubbock County, so you can benchmark 79329 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79329

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79329.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79329, Idalou, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,300

Population

242.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79329?

45.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,059

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$34,023

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79329 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,059 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,448

Total Housing Units

1,260

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$220,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79329 have decreased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 219
2021 +8.8% 238
2022 +14.9% 274
2023 +23.3% 338
2024 -8.1% 310

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 79329, employing approximately 377 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,089,000.

57

Businesses

377

Employees

$22.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 15.8%
Construction 8 14.0%
Retail trade 6 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.0%
Finance and insurance 4 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79329 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79329 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79350 New Deal, TX 392 8.6 mi
79403 Lubbock, TX 16,869 7.4 mi

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Pop: 39,023
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Lubbock, TX
Pop: 32,296
79423 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 32,277
79413 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 21,187
79407 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 19,068
79415 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 17,689

Related Areas

Lubbock County Idalou, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79329 in? ▼
ZIP code 79329 (Idalou) is located in Lubbock County, Texas. Lubbock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lubbock-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79329? ▼
ZIP code 79329 in Idalou, TX has a population of 3,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79329? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79329 is $67,059, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79329? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79329 is $220,200, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79329? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79329 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79329? ▼
ZIP code 79329 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79329? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79329 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (8), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79329? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79329 decreased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79329? ▼
In ZIP code 79329, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79329? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79329 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79329? ▼
In ZIP code 79329, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79329? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79329 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Idalou, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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