79406 ZIP Code — Lubbock, TX
Lubbock County, Texas
ZIP code 79406 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 0.95 square miles and serves a population of 7,765 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79406
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
7,765
population
0.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79406 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79406
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79406. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lubbock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79409 Lubbock (0.3 mi)
79410 Lubbock (1.4 mi)
79457 Lubbock (1.5 mi)
79491 Lubbock (1.5 mi)
79430 Lubbock (1.5 mi)
79401 Lubbock (1.6 mi)
79411 Lubbock (1.6 mi)
79402 Lubbock (1.7 mi)
79413 Lubbock (2.7 mi)
79412 Lubbock (3 mi)
79414 Lubbock (3.6 mi)
79416 Lubbock (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,765 |
| Population density | 8,174 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 303 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5850 |
| Longitude | -101.8796 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 806 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
7,765
Population
8,174
People per sq mi
19.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,529
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,751
15–19
2,993
926
20–24
1,008
42
25–34
45
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 85 | 1.1% |
| 18 and over | 7,680 | 98.9% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.3%
Black or African American
10.2%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,477 | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 843 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 835 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 513 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 500 | 6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 99.8% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
79.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 7,731 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
47.3%
Retail trade
19.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Other services
9.6%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 28.4% |
| Sales & office | 30.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 19.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 42.9% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 43.8% |
| Work from home | 3.7% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| High blood pressure | 11.0% |
| High cholesterol | 10.2% |
| Diabetes | 1.6% |
| Heart disease | 0.9% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 3.8% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.3% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 25.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 23.9% |
| Poor physical health | 6.2% |
| No health insurance | 25.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.6% |
| Visited dentist | 53.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 35 | 0.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.0% |
| Public insurance | 3.1% |
| No insurance | 9.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,765 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 255 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 73 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 152 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,314 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 7,195 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 5,407 | 69.6% |
| Foreign born | 119 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 451 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 98 | 21.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 923 | 11.9% |
| French | 438 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 194 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 105 | 1.4% |
| English | 67 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79406
What city is ZIP code 79406 in?
ZIP code 79406 is primarily assigned to Lubbock, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79406 in?
ZIP code 79406 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 79406?
ZIP code 79406 has an estimated population of 7,765 residents, with a density of 8,139 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79406 in?
ZIP code 79406 observes the CST timezone.