Lubbock, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79415
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,689
- 103/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,468
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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, renter-heavy area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 103
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79415 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79415 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, home to 17,689 residents across 171.6 square miles, a density of 103 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79415 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,468 (52% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,551. The poverty rate is 34.6%, 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 $96,400 (61% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $962; owner occupancy is 37.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79415 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 79415
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79415.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 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 79415, 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
17,689
Population
171.6
Area (sq mi)
103
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79415?
27.6
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
14.0%
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?
$36,468
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$22,551
Per Capita Income
34.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79415 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)
$36,468 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
7,304housing units
7,304
Total Housing Units
6,428
Occupied Units
876
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,400
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$962
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 275 business establishments in ZIP 79415, employing approximately 10,942 people with a combined annual payroll of $613,881,000.
275
Businesses
10,942
Employees
$613.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 43 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 36 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 2.9% |
| Information | 7 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
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 79415 vs 79350 →
ZIP 79415 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79416
Lubbock (79416)
32,296 residents
- 79415
Lubbock (79415)
17,689 residents
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
17,121 residents
- 79403
Lubbock (79403)
16,869 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
- 79406 6,025
Lubbock (79406)
6,025 residents
- 79363 5,369
Shallowater (79363)
5,369 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79415 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79415 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79363
Shallowater (79363)
$96,128 median income
- 79416
Lubbock (79416)
$63,896 median income
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
$49,057 median income
- 79403
Lubbock (79403)
$47,907 median income
- 79411
Lubbock (79411)
$47,634 median income
- 79410
Lubbock (79410)
$44,537 median income
- 79415 $36,468
Lubbock (79415)
$36,468 median income
- 79401 $26,980
Lubbock (79401)
$26,980 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79415 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79350 | New Deal, TX | 392 | 4.8 mi |
| 79406 | Lubbock, TX | 6,025 | 8.0 mi |
| 79410 | Lubbock, TX | 9,429 | 8.9 mi |
| 79363 | Shallowater, TX | 5,369 | 7.9 mi |
| 79401 | Lubbock, TX | 8,408 | 8.2 mi |
| 79414 | Lubbock, TX | 17,121 | 10.3 mi |
| 79416 | Lubbock, TX | 32,296 | 7.6 mi |
| 79411 | Lubbock, TX | 7,951 | 9.2 mi |
| 79403 | Lubbock, TX | 16,869 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79415, 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 (17,689 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 79415 in?
ZIP code 79415 (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 79415?
ZIP code 79415 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 17,689 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79415?
The median household income in ZIP 79415 is $36,468, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79415?
The median home value in ZIP 79415 is $96,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79415?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79415 is White at 50.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79415?
ZIP code 79415 has 275 business establishments employing approximately 10,942 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79415?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79415 are: Retail trade (43), Construction (36), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79415?
In ZIP code 79415, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 79415?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79415 is 16.0 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 79415?
In ZIP code 79415, approximately 37.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79415?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79415 is 34.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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