Lubbock, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79407

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

19,068
104/sq mi: $61,509
Median income: $205,200
Median home value: 38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lubbock pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 45th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 104
people per sq mi: 47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79407 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79407 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 183.2 square miles in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. The area is home to 19,068 residents, producing a population density of 104 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 79407 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79407 sits at $61,509 (19% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,648. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $205,200 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 47.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79407 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lubbock County, so you can benchmark 79407 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 79407

Retail trade

100
Construction

69
Accommodation and food services

67
Other services (except public administration)

54
Health care and social assistance

42

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79407, Lubbock, TX · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

19,068

Population

183.2

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79407?

29.5

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%

African American 4.3%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%

Hispanic or Latino 30.4%

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?

$61,509

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$39,648

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79407 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,509 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,511

Total Housing Units

11,432

Occupied Units

1,079

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.2%

Renter 52.8%

$205,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,156

Median Rent

1998

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

-4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79407 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.3%	185
2021	+11.3%	206
2022	+17.7%	242
2023	+7.3%	260
2024	-4.6%	248

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 551 business establishments in ZIP 79407, employing approximately 12,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $494,881,000.

551

Businesses

12,326

Employees

$494.9M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	100	18.1%
Construction	69	12.5%
Accommodation and food services	67	12.2%
Other services (except public administration)	54	9.8%
Health care and social assistance	42	7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing	35	6.3%
Finance and insurance	31	5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	30	5.4%
Wholesale trade	28	5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	26	4.7%
Transportation and warehousing	16	2.9%
Manufacturing	14	2.5%
Information	13	2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	12	2.2%
Educational services	9	1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises	3	0.5%

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 79407 vs 79416 →

79424

39,023
79416

32,296
79407

19,068
79382

6,291
79363

5,369
79358

1,116
79367

645

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79407 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

79424

$97,231
79363

$96,128
79358

$90,333
79382

$84,457
79416

$63,896
79407

$61,509
79367

$46,458

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79407 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
79416	Lubbock, TX	32,296	6.6 mi
79382	Wolfforth, TX	6,291	8.0 mi
79367	Smyer, TX	645	7.6 mi
79363	Shallowater, TX	5,369	10.3 mi
79424	Lubbock, TX	39,023	10.2 mi
79358	Ropesville, TX	1,116	10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79407 in? ▼

ZIP code 79407 (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 79407? ▼

ZIP code 79407 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 19,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 79407? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 79407 is $61,509, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 79407? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 79407 is $205,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79407? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 79407 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.4% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 79407? ▼

ZIP code 79407 has 551 business establishments employing approximately 12,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 79407? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79407 are: Retail trade (100), Construction (69), Accommodation and food services (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 79407? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79407 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 79407? ▼

In ZIP code 79407, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 79407? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79407 is 17.5 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 79407? ▼

In ZIP code 79407, approximately 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79407? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 79407 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.