79350 ZIP Code — New Deal, TX

Lubbock County, Texas

ZIP code 79350 is located in New Deal, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 2.40 square miles and serves a population of 398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79350

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $52,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,563. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 79350 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

398
population
2.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79350 ZIP code map
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City Status
New Deal Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 398
Population density 166 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 303
Geography
Land area 2.40 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 33.7593
Longitude -101.8370
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 46.3% 46.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 41.1% 29.5% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 18.8% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.8% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

398
Population
166
People per sq mi
47.7
Median age
$44,563
Median household income
$29,621
Per capita income
$52,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.0%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
209
Housing units
5.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
Under 5
2
4
5–9
4
15
10–14
16
7
15–19
8
6
20–24
7
10
25–34
10
29
35–44
30
49
45–54
50
15
55–59
15
7
60–64
7
23
65–74
24
22
75–84
23
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185513.8%
18 and over34386.2%
65 and over10626.6%
Median age47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Other race 9.2%
Two or more races 6%
Black or African American 5.8%
GroupCount%
White30064%
Hispanic or Latino7115.1%
Other race439.2%
Two or more races286%
Black or African American275.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.3% 46.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 41.1% 29.5% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 18.8% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.8% 7.8%
Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 8.2%
$15k–$25k 13.0%
$25k–$35k 4.3%
$35k–$50k 21.7%
$50k–$75k 11.4%
$75k–$100k 23.9%
$100k–$150k 8.7%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k8.2%
$15k–$25k13.0%
$25k–$35k4.3%
$35k–$50k21.7%
$50k–$75k11.4%
$75k–$100k23.9%
$100k–$150k8.7%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$44,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.1%
$50k–$100k 21.4%
$100k–$150k 9.8%
$150k–$200k 7.5%
$200k–$300k 12.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$52,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied94.0%
Renter occupied6.0%
Vacant16.4%
Single-family detached48.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes51.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.02

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200922.3%
1990–19994.1%
1980–198922.3%
1970–197912.7%
1960–19697.3%
1950–195917.3%
1940–19499.5%
1939 or earlier1.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms17.3%
3 bedrooms77.7%
4 bedrooms3.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.0%
1 vehicle30.4%
2 vehicles37.0%
3 or more20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.1%
Electricity54.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9451.1%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3317.9%
Female householder, no spouse5731.0%
Households with children under 183016.3%
Households with seniors (65+)6837.0%
Average household size2.16

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.6%1.1%
Married58.4%66.3%
Separated0.0%2.1%
Widowed0.0%11.6%
Divorced3.0%18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.6%
Some HS, no diploma 12.8%
HS graduate 19.8%
Some college, no degree 49.7%
Associate's degree 0.9%
Bachelor's degree 5.2%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher75.6%
Bachelor's or higher5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3960.0%
High school1320.0%
College / grad school1320.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 47.2%
Retail trade 18.2%
Education & healthcare 10.3%
Manufacturing 5.6%
Wholesale trade 4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Public administration 3.3%
Information 2.8%
Finance & real estate 1.9%
Professional & management 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.4%
Service0.0%
Sales & office50.0%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation18.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.8%
Government6.1%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.0%
Carpool5.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)14.3

Poverty

All people 18.8%
Under 18 years 47.3%
18 and over 14.3%
Married-couple families 4.3%
Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.3%
Retirement income18.5%
Supplemental Security6.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP17.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.8%
High blood pressure40.1%
High cholesterol38.9%
Diabetes15.1%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.9%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health23.5%
Poor mental health16.4%
Poor physical health14.6%
No health insurance33.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist47.9%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss19.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability21.1%
Under 1823.6%
18–64 years9.3%
65 and over46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.4%
Public insurance30.2%
No insurance10.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only39599.2%
Spanish164.1%
Other Indo-European164.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)38296.0%
Born in same state38296.0%
Born in different state33183.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen164.0%
Not a US citizen425.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French7719.3%
Arab4010.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian194.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.2%
Internet access94.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79350

What city is ZIP code 79350 in?

ZIP code 79350 is primarily assigned to New Deal, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79350 in?

ZIP code 79350 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79350 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 79350 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79350?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 79350 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 79350 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79350?

19% of residents in ZIP code 79350 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79350 in?

ZIP code 79350 observes the CST timezone.

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