79329 ZIP Code — Idalou, TX
Lubbock County, Texas
ZIP code 79329 is located in Idalou, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 83.14 square miles and serves a population of 3,306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79329
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $69,725. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,306
population
83.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79329 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79329
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79329. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Idalou | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79403 Lubbock (6 mi)
79343 Lorenzo (12.6 mi)
79401 Lubbock (14.1 mi)
79415 Lubbock (14.2 mi)
79404 Lubbock (14.3 mi)
79402 Lubbock (14.3 mi)
79491 Lubbock (14.8 mi)
79430 Lubbock (14.8 mi)
79457 Lubbock (14.8 mi)
79364 Slaton (15.2 mi)
79411 Lubbock (15.2 mi)
79250 Petersburg (15.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,306 |
| Population density | 40 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 303 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 83.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.7127 |
| Longitude | -101.6564 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 806 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,306
Population
40
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$69,725
Median household income
$32,576
Per capita income
$178,800
Median home value
$758
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
1,199
Housing units
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
72
Under 5
71
142
5–9
140
202
10–14
198
74
15–19
73
76
20–24
75
212
25–34
209
166
35–44
164
178
45–54
175
141
55–59
138
124
60–64
123
159
65–74
157
109
75–84
107
11
85+
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 912 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 2,394 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 553 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.3%
Hispanic or Latino
16.8%
Two or more races
13.4%
Other race
3.4%
Black or African American
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,595 | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 669 | 16.8% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 13.4% |
| Other race | 137 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
14.1%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $69,725 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.3%
$50k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
24.2%
$300k–$500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,800 |
| Median rent / month | $758 |
| Owner occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter occupied | 25.1% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 83.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.7% |
| Electricity | 36.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 756 | 59.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 65 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 242 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 216 | 16.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 446 | 34.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 388 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.5% | 20.8% |
| Married | 65.2% | 62.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 1.9% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 516 | 62.7% |
| High school | 103 | 12.5% |
| College / grad school | 125 | 15.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Retail trade
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Public administration
8.5%
Other services
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Construction
3.4%
Professional & management
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.2% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.1% |
| Government | 26.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 2.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
12.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 30.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 52.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 108 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 24.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,163 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 138 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 131 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,265 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 3,261 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 2,897 | 87.6% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 41 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 40 | 97.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 410 | 12.4% |
| Arab | 265 | 8% |
| Italian | 255 | 7.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 11 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79329
What city is ZIP code 79329 in?
ZIP code 79329 is primarily assigned to Idalou, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79329 in?
ZIP code 79329 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79329?
The median home value in ZIP code 79329 is $178,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 79329?
ZIP code 79329 has an estimated population of 3,306 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79329?
The median household income in ZIP code 79329 is $69,725, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79329 in?
ZIP code 79329 observes the CST timezone.