79414 ZIP Code — Lubbock, TX
Lubbock County, Texas
ZIP code 79414 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 3.17 square miles and serves a population of 18,027 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79414
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,500. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $48,587. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
18,027
population
3.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79414 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79414
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lubbock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79413 Lubbock (1.9 mi)
79410 Lubbock (2.2 mi)
79409 Lubbock (3.4 mi)
79406 Lubbock (3.6 mi)
79412 Lubbock (3.7 mi)
79411 Lubbock (4.1 mi)
79430 Lubbock (4.4 mi)
79457 Lubbock (4.4 mi)
79491 Lubbock (4.4 mi)
79402 Lubbock (4.8 mi)
79401 Lubbock (5 mi)
79416 Lubbock (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,027 |
| Population density | 5,687 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 303 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5475 |
| Longitude | -101.9223 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 806 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.3% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.6% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.0% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
18,027
Population
5,687
People per sq mi
28.9
Median age
$48,587
Median household income
$27,662
Per capita income
$140,500
Median home value
$1,063
Median monthly rent
35.3%
Home ownership
20.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
3,644
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
594
Under 5
672
395
5–9
447
452
10–14
511
558
15–19
633
1,468
20–24
1,663
1,726
25–34
1,955
887
35–44
1,005
687
45–54
777
289
55–59
327
327
60–64
370
519
65–74
587
460
75–84
520
93
85+
105
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,653 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 14,374 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,284 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 28.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.4%
Hispanic or Latino
18.3%
Two or more races
15.3%
Other race
6.5%
Black or African American
6.3%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,551 | 52.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,037 | 18.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,376 | 15.3% |
| Other race | 1,434 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,392 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 241 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.3% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.6% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.0% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
8.1%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
19.1%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
0.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 0.8% |
| Median income | $48,587 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
22.9%
$100k–$150k
31.1%
$150k–$200k
38.3%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
0.9%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,063 |
| Owner occupied | 35.3% |
| Renter occupied | 64.7% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 49.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% |
| 3 or more | 13.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.2% |
| Electricity | 58.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,094 | 24.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 859 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,141 | 25.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,430 | 40.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,064 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,863 | 21.9% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.4% | 43.9% |
| Married | 34.1% | 28.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
26.9%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 283 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 131 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,553 | 28.3% |
| High school | 825 | 15.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,697 | 49.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
18.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Professional & management
8.5%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
6.1%
Construction
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Public administration
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.0% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 25.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 13.6% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.1 |
Poverty
All people
20.4%
Under 18 years
22.3%
18 and over
19.9%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
36.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.8% |
| Retirement income | 13.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 28.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 52.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 575 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 41.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.2% |
| No insurance | 17.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,761 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 844 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 773 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,350 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 17,242 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 14,030 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 108 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 677 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 72 | 10.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,122 | 6.2% |
| Italian | 892 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 718 | 4% |
| English | 101 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 95 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.3% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79414
What city is ZIP code 79414 in?
ZIP code 79414 is primarily assigned to Lubbock, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79414 in?
ZIP code 79414 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79414 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 79414 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79414?
20% of residents in ZIP code 79414 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79414?
The median home value in ZIP code 79414 is $140,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 79414?
ZIP code 79414 has an estimated population of 18,027 residents, with a density of 5,685 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79414 in?
ZIP code 79414 observes the CST timezone.