79401 ZIP Code — Lubbock, TX
Lubbock County, Texas
ZIP code 79401 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 2.52 square miles and serves a population of 9,431 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79401
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,800. Renters make up the majority at 90%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $23,400. Poverty affects 51% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
9,431
population
2.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lubbock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79402 Lubbock (0.7 mi)
79491 Lubbock (0.9 mi)
79457 Lubbock (0.9 mi)
79430 Lubbock (0.9 mi)
79411 Lubbock (1.4 mi)
79406 Lubbock (1.6 mi)
79409 Lubbock (1.9 mi)
79410 Lubbock (2.8 mi)
79412 Lubbock (3.1 mi)
79413 Lubbock (3.7 mi)
79414 Lubbock (5 mi)
79404 Lubbock (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,431 |
| Population density | 3,742 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 303 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5907 |
| Longitude | -101.8535 |
| 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 | 73.1% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 18.5% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.2% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.3% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
9,431
Population
3,742
People per sq mi
23.1
Median age
$23,400
Median household income
$19,460
Per capita income
$105,800
Median home value
$1,021
Median monthly rent
10.1%
Home ownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
1,376
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
11
88
5–9
54
120
10–14
74
449
15–19
277
2,884
20–24
1,782
847
25–34
523
546
35–44
337
397
45–54
245
221
55–59
137
117
60–64
72
104
65–74
64
35
75–84
22
5
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 515 | 5.5% |
| 18 and over | 8,916 | 94.5% |
| 65 and over | 233 | 2.5% |
| Median age | 23.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.3%
Hispanic or Latino
14%
Two or more races
9.7%
Black or African American
8.5%
Other race
6.6%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,285 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,535 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 1,068 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 934 | 8.5% |
| Other race | 727 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 376 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 73.1% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 18.5% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.2% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.3% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
27.6%
$10k–$15k
12.6%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 27.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 0.9% |
| Median income | $23,400 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.7%
$50k–$100k
28.9%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k–$300k
10.5%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,021 |
| Owner occupied | 10.1% |
| Renter occupied | 89.9% |
| Vacant | 19.3% |
| Single-family detached | 24.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 37.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 36.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.6% |
| 3 or more | 18.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.3% |
| Electricity | 79.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 493 | 12.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 155 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,032 | 50.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,359 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 247 | 6.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 169 | 4.2% |
| Average household size | 1.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 78.2% | 72.3% |
| Married | 13.4% | 16.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
14.4%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 0.7% |
| Elementary school | 290 | 5.9% |
| High school | 197 | 4.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,406 | 89.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
23.1%
Retail trade
11.5%
Professional & management
9.2%
Construction
8.3%
Other services
6.3%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 28.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.6% |
| Government | 6.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.3% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 15.4% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 3.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.5 |
Poverty
All people
51.4%
Under 18 years
26.8%
18 and over
53.0%
Married-couple families
17.8%
Female-led households
35.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.9% |
| Retirement income | 2.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 23.2% |
| High cholesterol | 20.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 11.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 2.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 22.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 31.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.7% |
| Visited dentist | 42.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 72.4% |
| Teeth loss | 19.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 266 | 3.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 57.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.3% |
| Public insurance | 12.2% |
| No insurance | 11.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,403 | 99.7% |
| Spanish | 569 | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 421 | 4.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 85 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,385 | 88.9% |
| Born in same state | 8,134 | 86.2% |
| Born in different state | 6,245 | 66.2% |
| Foreign born | 251 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,046 | 11.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 391 | 37.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 423 | 4.5% |
| French | 340 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 157 | 1.7% |
| English | 59 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.1% |
| German | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79401
What city is ZIP code 79401 in?
ZIP code 79401 is primarily assigned to Lubbock, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79401 in?
ZIP code 79401 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79401 mostly rentals?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 79401 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79401?
51% of residents in ZIP code 79401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79401?
The median household income in ZIP code 79401 is $23,400, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79401?
The median home value in ZIP code 79401 is $105,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 79401 in?
ZIP code 79401 observes the CST timezone.