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Lubbock, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79414

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

17,121
2,084/sq mi
$49,057
Median income
$157,500
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lubbock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,084
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79414 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79414 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.2 square miles in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. The area is home to 17,121 residents, producing a population density of 2,084 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 79414 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79414 sits at $49,057 (35% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,357. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $157,500 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,148 per month, and 34.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79414 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lubbock County, so you can benchmark 79414 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 79414

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79414.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79414, Lubbock, TX · 2023 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

17,121

Population

8.2

Area (sq mi)

2,084

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79414?

28.9

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 8.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%

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?

$49,057

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$30,357

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

14.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79414 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,057 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,260

Total Housing Units

8,420

Occupied Units

840

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.6%
Renter 65.4%

$157,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,148

Median Rent

1977

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79414 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 197
2021 +11.4% 219
2022 +17.4% 257
2023 +3.5% 266
2024 -0.1% 266

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 435 business establishments in ZIP 79414, employing approximately 6,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,955,000.

435

Businesses

6,494

Employees

$240.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 130 29.9%
Accommodation and food services 65 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 53 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 35 8.1%
Finance and insurance 34 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 6.2%
Construction 24 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.0%
Information 6 1.4%
Wholesale trade 5 1.1%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

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 79414 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 79414 ranks #5 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 79414 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 79414 ranks #5 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
79413 Lubbock, TX 21,187 1.9 mi
79410 Lubbock, TX 9,429 2.2 mi
79412 Lubbock, TX 15,650 3.6 mi
79406 Lubbock, TX 6,025 3.3 mi
79411 Lubbock, TX 7,951 3.8 mi
79424 Lubbock, TX 39,023 5.6 mi
79401 Lubbock, TX 8,408 4.8 mi
79416 Lubbock, TX 32,296 5.1 mi
79404 Lubbock, TX 11,289 7.3 mi
79415 Lubbock, TX 17,689 10.3 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79414 in? ▼
ZIP code 79414 (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 79414? ▼
ZIP code 79414 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 17,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79414? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79414 is $49,057, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79414? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79414 is $157,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79414? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79414 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79414? ▼
ZIP code 79414 has 435 business establishments employing approximately 6,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79414? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79414 are: Retail trade (130), Accommodation and food services (65), Health care and social assistance (53). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79414? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79414 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 79414? ▼
In ZIP code 79414, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 79414? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79414 is 14.1 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 79414? ▼
In ZIP code 79414, approximately 34.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79414? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79414 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lubbock, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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