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Shallowater, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79363

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

5,369
18/sq mi
$96,128
Median income
$210,100
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shallowater pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79363 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79363 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 299.9 square miles in Shallowater, Lubbock County, Texas. The area is home to 5,369 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 79363 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79363 sits at $96,128 (27% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,133. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $210,100 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,124 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79363 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lubbock County, so you can benchmark 79363 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 79363

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79363.

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 79363, Shallowater, 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

5,369

Population

299.9

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79363?

36.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%

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?

$96,128

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$39,133

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79363 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,128 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,170

Total Housing Units

2,019

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$210,100

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,124

Median Rent

1995

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79363 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 188
2021 +8.6% 204
2022 +10.9% 226
2023 +3.2% 234
2024 +1.2% 237

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 106 business establishments in ZIP 79363, employing approximately 1,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,654,000.

106

Businesses

1,029

Employees

$51.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 37.7%
Retail trade 11 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.7%
Manufacturing 3 2.8%
Wholesale trade 3 2.8%
Finance and insurance 3 2.8%

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 79363 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 79363 ranks #5 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 79363 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79363 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79415 Lubbock, TX 17,689 7.9 mi
79416 Lubbock, TX 32,296 8.1 mi
79407 Lubbock, TX 19,068 10.3 mi
79313 Anton, TX 1,571 9.6 mi
79367 Smyer, TX 645 10.5 mi
79410 Lubbock, TX 9,429 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lubbock County

79424 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 39,023
79416 standard
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 Shallowater, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79363 in? ▼
ZIP code 79363 (Shallowater) 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 79363? ▼
ZIP code 79363 in Shallowater, TX has a population of 5,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79363? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79363 is $96,128, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79363? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79363 is $210,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79363? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79363 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79363? ▼
ZIP code 79363 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79363? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79363 are: Construction (40), Retail trade (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79363? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79363 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 79363? ▼
In ZIP code 79363, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 79363? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79363 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79363? ▼
In ZIP code 79363, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79363? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79363 is 6.9% 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 Shallowater, 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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