79424 ZIP Code — Lubbock, TX
Lubbock County, Texas
ZIP code 79424 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 41.60 square miles and serves a population of 50,448 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79424
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $259,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($91,572) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
50,448
population
41.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79424 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79424
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lubbock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79382 Wolfforth (3.9 mi)
79414 Lubbock (5.5 mi)
79413 Lubbock (6.3 mi)
79423 Lubbock (6.5 mi)
79412 Lubbock (7.5 mi)
79410 Lubbock (7.6 mi)
79409 Lubbock (8.7 mi)
79411 Lubbock (8.7 mi)
79406 Lubbock (8.9 mi)
79407 Lubbock (9.1 mi)
79457 Lubbock (9.2 mi)
79430 Lubbock (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,448 |
| Population density | 1,213 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 303 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4714 |
| Longitude | -101.9516 |
| 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 | 29.4% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
50,448
Population
1,213
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$91,572
Median household income
$51,095
Per capita income
$259,500
Median home value
$1,092
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
15,611
Housing units
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,450
Under 5
1,508
1,776
5–9
1,849
1,963
10–14
2,042
1,523
15–19
1,585
1,639
20–24
1,706
2,974
25–34
3,095
3,439
35–44
3,579
3,079
45–54
3,204
1,363
55–59
1,419
1,602
60–64
1,666
2,393
65–74
2,490
1,126
75–84
1,171
395
85+
412
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,612 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 37,836 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,987 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Two or more races
8.4%
Other race
3.5%
Asian
3.4%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,438 | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,812 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,731 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 1,983 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,921 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,070 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 305 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.4% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $91,572 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
35.1%
$300k–$500k
24.7%
$500k–$1M
11.3%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,092 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 71.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.4% |
| Electricity | 47.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,238 | 54.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 910 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,319 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,081 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,299 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,383 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 24.6% |
| Married | 62.7% | 55.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
17.2%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
28.7%
Graduate / professional
17.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 951 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 901 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,614 | 40.3% |
| High school | 2,893 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,567 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.9%
Retail trade
12.8%
Finance & real estate
9.5%
Professional & management
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Construction
5.6%
Public administration
4.9%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.8% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.8% |
| Government | 22.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 18.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,007 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.5% |
| Public insurance | 23.0% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,490 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 1,586 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,139 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 363 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,037 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 46,475 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 35,372 | 70.1% |
| Foreign born | 562 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,411 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,561 | 45.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,046 | 14% |
| Italian | 4,432 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 4,114 | 8.2% |
| Polish | 339 | 0.7% |
| English | 259 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 84 | 0.2% |
| German | 47 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 41 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79424
What part of Lubbock is ZIP code 79424?
ZIP code 79424 covers a portion of Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County.
What county is ZIP code 79424 in?
ZIP code 79424 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79424?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 79424?
ZIP code 79424 has an estimated population of 50,448 residents, with a density of 1,213 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79424?
The median household income in ZIP code 79424 is $91,572, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79424?
The median home value in ZIP code 79424 is $259,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 79424 in?
ZIP code 79424 observes the CST timezone.