79363 ZIP Code — Shallowater, TX

Lubbock County, Texas

ZIP code 79363 is located in Shallowater, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 108.11 square miles and serves a population of 5,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79363

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,264. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 79363 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,506

population

108.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79363 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79363

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79363. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shallowater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79416 Lubbock (6.8 mi) 79415 Lubbock (6.8 mi) 79407 Lubbock (8.5 mi) 79313 Anton (10.5 mi) 79409 Lubbock (11.1 mi) 79406 Lubbock (11.3 mi) 79410 Lubbock (11.5 mi) 79414 Lubbock (12.1 mi) 79401 Lubbock (12.1 mi) 79457 Lubbock (12.7 mi) 79430 Lubbock (12.7 mi) 79491 Lubbock (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	5,506
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	303

Geography
Land area	108.11 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	33.7045
Longitude	-102.0140
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	46.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	18.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	9.1%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,506

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$77,264

Median household income

$37,821

Per capita income

$186,200

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,955

Housing units

30.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

276

5–9

267

221

10–14

213

186

15–19

181

100

20–24

325

25–34

314

412

35–44

398

437

45–54

424

108

55–59

105

169

60–64

164

232

65–74

225

184

75–84

179

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,409	25.6%
18 and over	4,097	74.4%
65 and over	924	16.8%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Two or more races 14.3%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,331	67%
Hispanic or Latino	954	14.8%
Two or more races	921	14.3%
Other race	151	2.3%
Black or African American	61	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.4%
Asian	7	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	46.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	18.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	9.1%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 12.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	12.7%
Median income	$77,264

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,200
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	21.4%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	26.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	54.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,314	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	106	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	204	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	407	20.0%
Households with children under 18	728	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	718	35.4%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	15.3%
Married	62.7%	60.3%
Separated	1.3%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	11.0%
Divorced	6.5%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	2.7%
Kindergarten	135	9.2%
Elementary school	759	52.0%
High school	308	21.1%
College / grad school	219	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 9.4%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Other services 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	255	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	12.2%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	25.2%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,320	96.6%
Spanish	155	2.9%
Other Indo-European	155	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,381	97.7%
Born in same state	5,359	97.3%
Born in different state	4,396	79.8%
Foreign born	22	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	125	2.3%
Not a US citizen	47	37.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	607	11%
Italian	480	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	404	7.3%
English	60	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79363

What city is ZIP code 79363 in?

ZIP code 79363 is primarily assigned to Shallowater, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79363 in?

ZIP code 79363 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79363 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 79363 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79363?

The median home value in ZIP code 79363 is $186,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 79363?

ZIP code 79363 has an estimated population of 5,506 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79363?

The median household income in ZIP code 79363 is $77,264, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79363 in?

ZIP code 79363 observes the CST timezone.