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 Moderate-density area
- $67,059
- Median income Near-median income area
- $220,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Idalou pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79329 (Idalou, TX) fell -8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 337.7 in 2023 to 310.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79329 covers 242.6 square miles in Idalou, Lubbock County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,300 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79329 reports a modest median household income of $67,059 (11% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,023. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $220,200 (11% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $684; 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79329 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79329
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Idalou, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79329.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 79329?
45.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
5.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,023
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79329 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Idalou, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,059 45th percentile higher than 45% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,448housing units
1,448
Total Housing Units
1,260
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,200
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79329 vs 79350 →
ZIP 79329 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79403
Lubbock (79403)
16,869 residents
- 79329 3,300
Idalou (79329)
3,300 residents
- 79350 392
New Deal (79350)
392 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79329 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79329, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,300 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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