Lubbock, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79403
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,869
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,907
- Median income Below-median income area
- $84,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79403 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 79403 (Lubbock, TX) fell -2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 79403 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, home to 16,869 residents across 342.2 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79403 reports a modest median household income of $47,907 (37% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,246. The poverty rate is 24.5%, 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 $84,100 (66% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,060; owner occupancy is 60.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79403 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 79403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79403.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
26 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
25 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 79403, 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
16,869
Population
342.2
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79403?
38.4
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
4.9%
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?
$47,907
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$24,246
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79403 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)
$47,907 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
6,755housing units
6,755
Total Housing Units
5,905
Occupied Units
850
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,100
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$1,060
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 249 business establishments in ZIP 79403, employing approximately 6,385 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,730,000.
249
Businesses
6,385
Employees
$360.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 29 | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 79403 vs 79401 →
ZIP 79403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79415
Lubbock (79415)
17,689 residents
- 79403
Lubbock (79403)
16,869 residents
- 79412
Lubbock (79412)
15,650 residents
- 79404
Lubbock (79404)
11,289 residents
- 79410
Lubbock (79410)
9,429 residents
- 79401
Lubbock (79401)
8,408 residents
- 79411
Lubbock (79411)
7,951 residents
- 79406 6,025
Lubbock (79406)
6,025 residents
- 79329 3,300
Idalou (79329)
3,300 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79403 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79366
Ransom Canyon (79366)
$113,950 median income
- 79329
Idalou (79329)
$67,059 median income
- 79404
Lubbock (79404)
$51,630 median income
- 79412
Lubbock (79412)
$48,878 median income
- 79403
Lubbock (79403)
$47,907 median income
- 79411
Lubbock (79411)
$47,634 median income
- 79410 $44,537
Lubbock (79410)
$44,537 median income
- 79415 $36,468
Lubbock (79415)
$36,468 median income
- 79401 $26,980
Lubbock (79401)
$26,980 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79403 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79401 | Lubbock, TX | 8,408 | 6.2 mi |
| 79404 | Lubbock, TX | 11,289 | 8.4 mi |
| 79350 | New Deal, TX | 392 | 7.1 mi |
| 79411 | Lubbock, TX | 7,951 | 7.3 mi |
| 79329 | Idalou, TX | 3,300 | 7.4 mi |
| 79406 | Lubbock, TX | 6,025 | 7.8 mi |
| 79412 | Lubbock, TX | 15,650 | 8.6 mi |
| 79415 | Lubbock, TX | 17,689 | 8.7 mi |
| 79410 | Lubbock, TX | 9,429 | 8.8 mi |
| 79366 | Ransom Canyon, TX | 1,096 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79403, 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 (16,869 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 79403 in?
ZIP code 79403 (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 79403?
ZIP code 79403 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 16,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79403?
The median household income in ZIP 79403 is $47,907, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79403?
The median home value in ZIP 79403 is $84,100, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79403?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79403 is White at 40.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79403?
ZIP code 79403 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 6,385 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79403?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79403 are: Retail trade (36), Transportation and warehousing (30), Construction (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79403?
In ZIP code 79403, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 79403?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79403 is 17.8 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 79403?
In ZIP code 79403, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79403?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79403 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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