Wolfforth, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79382
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,291
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,457
- Median income Above-median income area
- $257,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wolfforth pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79382 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 79382 (Wolfforth, TX) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.7 in 2023 to 220.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79382 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wolfforth, Lubbock County, Texas, home to 6,291 residents across 123.6 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79382 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,457 (12% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,325. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $257,100 (4% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,481; 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79382 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 79382
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolfforth, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79382.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 79382, Wolfforth, 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
6,291
Population
123.6
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79382?
32.1
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.9%
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?
$84,457
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$37,325
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79382 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Wolfforth, 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)
$84,457 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
3,760housing units
3,760
Total Housing Units
3,542
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,100
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,481
Median Rent
2001
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79382 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 170 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 188 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 221 |
| 2023 | -1.8% | 217 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 220 |
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 235 business establishments in ZIP 79382, employing approximately 2,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,362,000.
235
Businesses
2,090
Employees
$97.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 23.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 79382 vs 79424 →
ZIP 79382 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79424
Lubbock (79424)
39,023 residents
- 79416
Lubbock (79416)
32,296 residents
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
21,187 residents
- 79407
Lubbock (79407)
19,068 residents
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
17,121 residents
- 79410 9,429
Lubbock (79410)
9,429 residents
- 79382 6,291
Wolfforth (79382)
6,291 residents
- 79406 6,025
Lubbock (79406)
6,025 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79382 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79382 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79424
Lubbock (79424)
$97,231 median income
- 79382
Wolfforth (79382)
$84,457 median income
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
$69,400 median income
- 79416
Lubbock (79416)
$63,896 median income
- 79407
Lubbock (79407)
$61,509 median income
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
$49,057 median income
- 79410
Lubbock (79410)
$44,537 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79382 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79382, 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 (6,291 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 79382 in?
ZIP code 79382 (Wolfforth) 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 79382?
ZIP code 79382 in Wolfforth, TX has a population of 6,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79382?
The median household income in ZIP 79382 is $84,457, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79382?
The median home value in ZIP 79382 is $257,100, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79382?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79382 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79382?
ZIP code 79382 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 2,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79382?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79382 are: Construction (55), Other services (except public administration) (26), Retail trade (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79382?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79382 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 79382?
In ZIP code 79382, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79382?
In ZIP code 79382, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79382?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79382 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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