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Lubbock, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79412

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

15,650
1,938/sq mi
$48,878
Median income
$130,700
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lubbock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,938
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79412 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79412 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, home to 15,650 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 1,938 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 79412 reports a modest median household income of $48,878 (35% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,253. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $130,700 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,080 per month, and 48.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lubbock County, so you can benchmark 79412 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 79412

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79412.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 79412, 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

15,650

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

1,938

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79412?

33.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 46.4%
African American 9.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%

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?

$48,878

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$22,253

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79412 ranks nationally

Lubbock, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,878 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,378

Total Housing Units

5,562

Occupied Units

816

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.8%
Renter 51.2%

$130,700

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,080

Median Rent

1964

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79412 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 180
2021 +12.9% 203
2022 +15.6% 234
2023 +9.8% 257
2024 -1.5% 254

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 223 business establishments in ZIP 79412, employing approximately 2,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,903,000.

223

Businesses

2,113

Employees

$93.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 47 21.1%
Accommodation and food services 35 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 30 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 27 12.1%
Finance and insurance 21 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 7.6%
Construction 11 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.6%
Information 5 2.2%
Wholesale trade 3 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79412 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79412 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79412 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79412 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79411 Lubbock, TX 7,951 1.7 mi
79413 Lubbock, TX 21,187 1.7 mi
79401 Lubbock, TX 8,408 3.0 mi
79410 Lubbock, TX 9,429 2.6 mi
79406 Lubbock, TX 6,025 3.0 mi
79414 Lubbock, TX 17,121 3.6 mi
79404 Lubbock, TX 11,289 3.8 mi
79423 Lubbock, TX 32,277 7.3 mi
79424 Lubbock, TX 39,023 7.1 mi
79416 Lubbock, TX 32,296 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lubbock County

79424 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 39,023
79416 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 32,296
79423 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 32,277
79413 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 21,187
79407 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 19,068
79415 standard
Lubbock, TX
Pop: 17,689

Related Areas

Lubbock County Lubbock, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79412 in? ▼
ZIP code 79412 (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 79412? ▼
ZIP code 79412 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 15,650 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79412? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79412 is $48,878, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79412? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79412 is $130,700, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79412? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79412 is White at 46.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79412? ▼
ZIP code 79412 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 2,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79412? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79412 are: Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (35), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79412? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79412 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 79412? ▼
In ZIP code 79412, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 79412? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79412 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 79412? ▼
In ZIP code 79412, approximately 48.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79412? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79412 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.