Lubbock, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79401
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,408
- 1,180/sq mi High-density area
- $26,980
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lubbock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,180
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79401 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, home to 8,408 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 1,180 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79401 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,980 (64% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,029. The poverty rate is 49.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,600 (57% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,092; owner occupancy is 8.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79401 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 79401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79401.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
127 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 44
Health care and social assistance
44 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 79401, Lubbock, 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
8,408
Population
7.1
Area (sq mi)
1,180
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79401?
23.4
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
11.9%
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?
$26,980
Median Household Income
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$19,029
Per Capita Income
49.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79401 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lubbock, 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)
$26,980 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,860housing units
4,860
Total Housing Units
3,906
Occupied Units
954
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,600
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,092
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 593 business establishments in ZIP 79401, employing approximately 8,849 people with a combined annual payroll of $415,129,000.
593
Businesses
8,849
Employees
$415.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 127 | 21.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.0% |
| Information | 21 | 3.5% |
| Construction | 18 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 79401 vs 79411 →
ZIP 79401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79416
Lubbock (79416)
32,296 residents
- 79423
Lubbock (79423)
32,277 residents
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
21,187 residents
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
17,121 residents
- 79403
Lubbock (79403)
16,869 residents
- 79412
Lubbock (79412)
15,650 residents
- 79404 11,289
Lubbock (79404)
11,289 residents
- 79410 9,429
Lubbock (79410)
9,429 residents
- 79401 8,408
Lubbock (79401)
8,408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79401 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79423
Lubbock (79423)
$84,933 median income
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
$69,400 median income
- 79416
Lubbock (79416)
$63,896 median income
- 79404
Lubbock (79404)
$51,630 median income
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
$49,057 median income
- 79412
Lubbock (79412)
$48,878 median income
- 79403
Lubbock (79403)
$47,907 median income
- 79411
Lubbock (79411)
$47,634 median income
- 79410
Lubbock (79410)
$44,537 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79401 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79411 | Lubbock, TX | 7,951 | 1.3 mi |
| 79406 | Lubbock, TX | 6,025 | 1.7 mi |
| 79412 | Lubbock, TX | 15,650 | 3.0 mi |
| 79410 | Lubbock, TX | 9,429 | 2.6 mi |
| 79413 | Lubbock, TX | 21,187 | 3.5 mi |
| 79414 | Lubbock, TX | 17,121 | 4.8 mi |
| 79404 | Lubbock, TX | 11,289 | 5.4 mi |
| 79403 | Lubbock, TX | 16,869 | 6.2 mi |
| 79416 | Lubbock, TX | 32,296 | 7.3 mi |
| 79423 | Lubbock, TX | 32,277 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79401, 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 (8,408 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 79401 in?
ZIP code 79401 (Lubbock) 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 79401?
ZIP code 79401 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 8,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79401?
The median household income in ZIP 79401 is $26,980, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79401?
The median home value in ZIP 79401 is $105,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79401 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79401?
ZIP code 79401 has 593 business establishments employing approximately 8,849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (127), Accommodation and food services (96), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79401?
In ZIP code 79401, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 79401?
In ZIP code 79401, approximately 8.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79401 is 49.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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