79416 ZIP Code — Lubbock, TX
Lubbock County, Texas
ZIP code 79416 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 32.15 square miles and serves a population of 35,524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79416
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $65,774. 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,524
population
32.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79416 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79416
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79416. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lubbock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79407 Lubbock (3.9 mi)
79414 Lubbock (5.5 mi)
79410 Lubbock (5.5 mi)
79409 Lubbock (5.7 mi)
79406 Lubbock (6 mi)
79415 Lubbock (6.6 mi)
79363 Shallowater (6.8 mi)
79413 Lubbock (6.9 mi)
79401 Lubbock (7.4 mi)
79457 Lubbock (7.5 mi)
79430 Lubbock (7.5 mi)
79491 Lubbock (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,524 |
| Population density | 1,105 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 303 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6109 |
| Longitude | -101.9792 |
| 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 | 43.7% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
35,524
Population
1,105
People per sq mi
28.7
Median age
$65,774
Median household income
$35,561
Per capita income
$187,000
Median home value
$1,197
Median monthly rent
50.3%
Home ownership
19.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
8,645
Housing units
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,298
Under 5
1,412
1,008
5–9
1,097
902
10–14
981
1,183
15–19
1,288
2,911
20–24
3,167
2,834
25–34
3,084
1,854
35–44
2,017
1,577
45–54
1,717
620
55–59
674
941
60–64
1,023
1,066
65–74
1,161
559
75–84
608
260
85+
282
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,687 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 27,837 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,936 | 11.1% |
| Median age | 28.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.5%
Hispanic or Latino
12.5%
Two or more races
9.9%
Black or African American
7.7%
Other race
5.1%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,996 | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,096 | 12.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,016 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,148 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 2,072 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1,008 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 276 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.7% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $65,774 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
28.7%
$200k–$300k
24.2%
$300k–$500k
13.2%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,197 |
| Owner occupied | 50.3% |
| Renter occupied | 49.7% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 58.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.9% |
| Electricity | 58.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,707 | 39.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,502 | 10.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,907 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,216 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,942 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,785 | 19.4% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 40.6% |
| Married | 44.6% | 39.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
15.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 431 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 266 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,483 | 30.8% |
| High school | 1,517 | 13.4% |
| College / grad school | 5,597 | 49.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.2%
Retail trade
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Professional & management
5.4%
Public administration
5.2%
Construction
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Other services
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.8% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.2% |
| Government | 21.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
Poverty
All people
19.5%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
19.2%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 25.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,722 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,814 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 1,010 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 625 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 136 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,928 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 32,647 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 25,093 | 70.6% |
| Foreign born | 281 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,596 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 818 | 31.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,252 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 2,590 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 1,702 | 4.8% |
| English | 260 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 177 | 0.5% |
| German | 75 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79416
What city is ZIP code 79416 in?
ZIP code 79416 is primarily assigned to Lubbock, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79416 in?
ZIP code 79416 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79416?
20% of residents in ZIP code 79416 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79416?
The median home value in ZIP code 79416 is $187,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79416?
ZIP code 79416 has an estimated population of 35,524 residents, with a density of 1,105 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79416?
The median household income in ZIP code 79416 is $65,774, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79416 in?
ZIP code 79416 observes the CST timezone.