Lubbock, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79416
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,296
- 388/sq mi High-density area
- $63,896
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lubbock pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 388
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79416 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79416 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, with 32,296 residents across 83.2 square miles, a density of 388 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79416 reports a modest median household income of $63,896 (15% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,701. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $213,700 (14% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,285; 48.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79416 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 79416
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79416.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 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 79416, 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
32,296
Population
83.2
Area (sq mi)
388
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79416?
29.6
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
7.5%
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?
$63,896
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$36,701
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
15.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79416 ranks nationally
Lubbock, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,896 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
16,519housing units
16,519
Total Housing Units
15,061
Occupied Units
1,458
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,700
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,285
Median Rent
1994
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)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79416 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 174 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 193 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 223 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 234 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 235 |
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 459 business establishments in ZIP 79416, employing approximately 6,897 people with a combined annual payroll of $286,489,000.
459
Businesses
6,897
Employees
$286.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 46 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79416 vs 79414 →
ZIP 79416 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
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
21,187 residents
- 79407
Lubbock (79407)
19,068 residents
- 79415
Lubbock (79415)
17,689 residents
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
17,121 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79416 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79416 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
- 79363
Shallowater (79363)
$96,128 median income
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
$69,400 median income
- 79416
Lubbock (79416)
$63,896 median income
- 79407
Lubbock (79407)
$61,509 median income
- 79414
Lubbock (79414)
$49,057 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79416 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79414 | Lubbock, TX | 17,121 | 5.1 mi |
| 79406 | Lubbock, TX | 6,025 | 5.7 mi |
| 79410 | Lubbock, TX | 9,429 | 5.5 mi |
| 79401 | Lubbock, TX | 8,408 | 7.3 mi |
| 79407 | Lubbock, TX | 19,068 | 6.6 mi |
| 79413 | Lubbock, TX | 21,187 | 6.5 mi |
| 79411 | Lubbock, TX | 7,951 | 7.2 mi |
| 79415 | Lubbock, TX | 17,689 | 7.6 mi |
| 79363 | Shallowater, TX | 5,369 | 8.1 mi |
| 79424 | Lubbock, TX | 39,023 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79416, 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 (32,296 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Lubbock County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79416 in?
ZIP code 79416 (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 79416?
ZIP code 79416 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 32,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79416?
The median household income in ZIP 79416 is $63,896, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79416?
The median home value in ZIP 79416 is $213,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79416?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79416 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79416?
ZIP code 79416 has 459 business establishments employing approximately 6,897 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79416?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79416 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Retail trade (51), Construction (46). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79416?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79416 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 79416?
In ZIP code 79416, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 79416?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79416 is 15.9 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 79416?
In ZIP code 79416, approximately 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79416?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79416 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 79416's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 79416 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Lubbock, TX ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.