79423 ZIP Code — Lubbock, TX
Lubbock County, Texas
ZIP code 79423 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 64.22 square miles and serves a population of 42,284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79423
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 $204,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($82,854) 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,284
population
64.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79423 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79423
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lubbock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79412 Lubbock (6 mi)
79404 Lubbock (6.2 mi)
79424 Lubbock (6.5 mi)
79413 Lubbock (6.5 mi)
79414 Lubbock (7.6 mi)
79411 Lubbock (7.6 mi)
79457 Lubbock (8.1 mi)
79430 Lubbock (8.1 mi)
79491 Lubbock (8.1 mi)
79410 Lubbock (8.2 mi)
79402 Lubbock (8.3 mi)
79406 Lubbock (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,284 |
| Population density | 658 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 303 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 64.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4613 |
| Longitude | -101.8399 |
| 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 | 35.2% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
42,284
Population
658
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$82,854
Median household income
$42,577
Per capita income
$204,500
Median home value
$1,274
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
13,151
Housing units
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,534
Under 5
1,580
1,687
5–9
1,738
1,468
10–14
1,511
1,128
15–19
1,161
1,436
20–24
1,478
2,831
25–34
2,915
3,336
35–44
3,435
2,633
45–54
2,712
1,146
55–59
1,180
1,007
60–64
1,038
1,658
65–74
1,707
694
75–84
714
274
85+
283
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,241 | 26.6% |
| 18 and over | 31,043 | 73.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,330 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.9%
Hispanic or Latino
13%
Two or more races
9.7%
Other race
4.9%
Black or African American
3.7%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,014 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,325 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 4,707 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 2,400 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,794 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1,103 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 222 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.2% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 18.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
13.4%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
11.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 11.3% |
| Median income | $82,854 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
27.7%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
19.9%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,274 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 76.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 22.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.1% |
| Electricity | 47.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,908 | 54.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,188 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,572 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,826 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,614 | 34.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,898 | 23.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 25.0% |
| Married | 58.8% | 55.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
22.4%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
15.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 961 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 729 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,020 | 43.7% |
| High school | 1,907 | 16.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,860 | 24.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Retail trade
10.4%
Professional & management
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Construction
6.5%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
8.6%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 22.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,049 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.5% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| No insurance | 13.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,170 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 1,106 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 887 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 156 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,535 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 39,160 | 92.6% |
| Born in different state | 30,800 | 72.8% |
| Foreign born | 375 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,749 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,766 | 64.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,174 | 9.9% |
| Italian | 2,679 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 2,577 | 6.1% |
| German | 119 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 99 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 65 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79423
What city is ZIP code 79423 in?
ZIP code 79423 is primarily assigned to Lubbock, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79423 in?
ZIP code 79423 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 79423?
ZIP code 79423 has an estimated population of 42,284 residents, with a density of 658 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79423?
The median home value in ZIP code 79423 is $204,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79423?
The median household income in ZIP code 79423 is $82,854, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79423 in?
ZIP code 79423 observes the CST timezone.