Lubbock, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79423
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,277
- 206/sq mi High-density area
- $84,933
- Median income Above-median income area
- $234,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lubbock pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 206
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79423 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 79423 (Lubbock, TX) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.6 in 2023 to 224.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79423 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, with 32,277 residents across 156.7 square miles, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79423 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,933 (12% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,215. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,400 (5% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,321; 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, 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 79423 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 79423
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79423.
- Construction
Construction
155 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
140 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
111 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 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 79423, 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
32,277
Population
156.7
Area (sq mi)
206
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79423?
34.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
6.2%
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?
$84,933
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$42,215
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79423 ranks nationally
Lubbock, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,933 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,317housing units
19,317
Total Housing Units
18,151
Occupied Units
1,166
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,400
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,321
Median Rent
1997
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79423 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 171 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 189 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 217 |
| 2023 | +1.7% | 221 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 224 |
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 1,149 business establishments in ZIP 79423, employing approximately 14,379 people with a combined annual payroll of $621,428,000.
1,149
Businesses
14,379
Employees
$621.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 155 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 140 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 122 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 111 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 92 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 70 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 2.7% |
| Information | 22 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 10 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
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 79423 vs 79412 →
ZIP 79423 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
- 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
- 79411 7,951
Lubbock (79411)
7,951 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79423 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79423 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79381
Wilson (79381)
$97,625 median income
- 79424
Lubbock (79424)
$97,231 median income
- 79423
Lubbock (79423)
$84,933 median income
- 79413
Lubbock (79413)
$69,400 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 79423 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79412 | Lubbock, TX | 15,650 | 7.3 mi |
| 79424 | Lubbock, TX | 39,023 | 5.6 mi |
| 79411 | Lubbock, TX | 7,951 | 9.0 mi |
| 79404 | Lubbock, TX | 11,289 | 6.7 mi |
| 79413 | Lubbock, TX | 21,187 | 7.6 mi |
| 79401 | Lubbock, TX | 8,408 | 10.2 mi |
| 79410 | Lubbock, TX | 9,429 | 9.2 mi |
| 79406 | Lubbock, TX | 6,025 | 10.0 mi |
| 79414 | Lubbock, TX | 17,121 | 8.5 mi |
| 79381 | Wilson, TX | 1,263 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79423, 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 (32,277 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 79423 in?
ZIP code 79423 (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 79423?
ZIP code 79423 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 32,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79423?
The median household income in ZIP 79423 is $84,933, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79423?
The median home value in ZIP 79423 is $234,400, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79423?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79423 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79423?
ZIP code 79423 has 1,149 business establishments employing approximately 14,379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79423?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79423 are: Construction (155), Professional, scientific, and technical services (140), Health care and social assistance (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79423?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79423 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 79423?
In ZIP code 79423, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 79423?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79423 is 18.3 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 79423?
In ZIP code 79423, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79423?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79423 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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