Lubbock, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79424
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,023
- 361/sq mi High-density area
- $97,231
- Median income Above-median income area
- $296,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lubbock pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 361
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79424 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 79424 (Lubbock, TX) rose +1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.6 in 2023 to 214.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79424 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, with 39,023 residents across 108.1 square miles, a density of 361 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79424 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,231 (29% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,505. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $296,300 (20% above the average Texas ZIP), while 69.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,218.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, 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 79424 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 79424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubbock, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79424.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
277 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
225 establishments
- Construction
Construction
211 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
198 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
198 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 79424, 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
39,023
Population
108.1
Area (sq mi)
361
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79424?
39.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
5.7%
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?
$97,231
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$53,505
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79424 ranks nationally
Lubbock, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$97,231 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
23,427housing units
23,427
Total Housing Units
22,084
Occupied Units
1,343
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,300
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,218
Median Rent
2000
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
+1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79424 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 165 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 180 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 207 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 213 |
| 2024 | +1.0% | 215 |
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 1,968 business establishments in ZIP 79424, employing approximately 24,722 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,134,046,000.
1,968
Businesses
24,722
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 277 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 225 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 211 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 198 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 198 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 178 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 176 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 174 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 99 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 1.4% |
| Information | 25 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 17 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
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 79424 vs 79382 →
ZIP 79424 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
- 79411 7,951
Lubbock (79411)
7,951 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79424 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79424 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
- 79382
Wolfforth (79382)
$84,457 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79424 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79382 | Wolfforth, TX | 6,291 | 4.7 mi |
| 79414 | Lubbock, TX | 17,121 | 5.6 mi |
| 79423 | Lubbock, TX | 32,277 | 5.6 mi |
| 79413 | Lubbock, TX | 21,187 | 6.1 mi |
| 79410 | Lubbock, TX | 9,429 | 7.5 mi |
| 79412 | Lubbock, TX | 15,650 | 7.1 mi |
| 79416 | Lubbock, TX | 32,296 | 9.5 mi |
| 79406 | Lubbock, TX | 6,025 | 8.6 mi |
| 79411 | Lubbock, TX | 7,951 | 8.4 mi |
| 79404 | Lubbock, TX | 11,289 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79424, 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 (39,023 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 79424 in?
ZIP code 79424 (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 79424?
ZIP code 79424 in Lubbock, TX has a population of 39,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79424?
The median household income in ZIP 79424 is $97,231, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79424?
The median home value in ZIP 79424 is $296,300, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79424 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79424?
ZIP code 79424 has 1,968 business establishments employing approximately 24,722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79424 are: Health care and social assistance (277), Retail trade (225), Construction (211). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79424?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79424 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 79424?
In ZIP code 79424, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% 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 79424?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79424 is 18.4 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 79424?
In ZIP code 79424, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79424 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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