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 High-density area
- $48,878
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79412 (Lubbock, TX) fell -1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.4 in 2023 to 253.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,253. 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 $130,700 (47% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,080; owner occupancy is 48.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79412 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 79412
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79412.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 79412?
33.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
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?
$48,878
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$22,253
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79412 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)
$48,878 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
6,378housing units
6,378
Total Housing Units
5,562
Occupied Units
816
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,700
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79412 vs 79411 →
ZIP 79412 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79424
Lubbock (79424)
39,023 residents
- 79416
Lubbock (79416)
32,296 residents
- 79423
Lubbock (79423)
32,277 residents
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
21,187 residents
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
17,121 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 79412 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79412 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79424
Lubbock (79424)
$97,231 median income
- 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
- 79411
Lubbock (79411)
$47,634 median income
- 79410
Lubbock (79410)
$44,537 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79412, 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 (15,650 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 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.
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