Lubbock, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79404
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,289
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $51,630
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- 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.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79404 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79404 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, home to 11,289 residents across 74.7 square miles, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79404 reports a modest median household income of $51,630 (32% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,341. The poverty rate is 22.9%, 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 $85,600 (65% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,151; owner occupancy is 69.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79404 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 79404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79404.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
125 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
51 establishments
- Manufacturing 42
Manufacturing
42 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 79404, 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
11,289
Population
74.7
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79404?
40.7
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
6.4%
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?
$51,630
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,341
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79404 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)
$51,630 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
4,293housing units
4,293
Total Housing Units
3,366
Occupied Units
927
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,600
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,151
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 479 business establishments in ZIP 79404, employing approximately 9,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $590,069,000.
479
Businesses
9,922
Employees
$590.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 125 | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 60 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 10.7% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 3.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 2.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
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 79404 vs 79412 →
ZIP 79404 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 79411 7,951
Lubbock (79411)
7,951 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79404 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79404 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
- 79423
Lubbock (79423)
$84,933 median income
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
$69,400 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 $44,537
Lubbock (79410)
$44,537 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79404 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79412 | Lubbock, TX | 15,650 | 3.8 mi |
| 79411 | Lubbock, TX | 7,951 | 4.7 mi |
| 79413 | Lubbock, TX | 21,187 | 5.4 mi |
| 79366 | Ransom Canyon, TX | 1,096 | 6.5 mi |
| 79401 | Lubbock, TX | 8,408 | 5.4 mi |
| 79410 | Lubbock, TX | 9,429 | 6.3 mi |
| 79423 | Lubbock, TX | 32,277 | 6.7 mi |
| 79406 | Lubbock, TX | 6,025 | 6.3 mi |
| 79414 | Lubbock, TX | 17,121 | 7.3 mi |
| 79403 | Lubbock, TX | 16,869 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79404, 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 (11,289 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 79404 in?
ZIP code 79404 (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 79404?
ZIP code 79404 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 11,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79404?
The median household income in ZIP 79404 is $51,630, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79404?
The median home value in ZIP 79404 is $85,600, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79404?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79404 is White at 36.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79404?
ZIP code 79404 has 479 business establishments employing approximately 9,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79404?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79404 are: Wholesale trade (125), Retail trade (64), Construction (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79404?
In ZIP code 79404, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 79404?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79404 is 19.6 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 79404?
In ZIP code 79404, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79404?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79404 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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