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Lubbock County
Slaton, TX
79364
79364 ZIP Code — Slaton, TX
Lubbock County, Texas
ZIP code 79364 is located in
Slaton ,
Texas ,
within Lubbock County .
It covers approximately 210.48 square miles and serves a population of
7,541 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79364
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $57,151. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 79364 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
7,541
Population density
36 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
303
Geography
Land area
210.48 sq mi
Water area
0.31 sq mi
Latitude
33.4941
Longitude
-101.6769
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.9%
46.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.0%
29.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.0%
18.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.1%
4.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$57,151
Median household income
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,996 26.5% 18 and over 5,545 73.5% 65 and over 1,074 14.2% Median age 36.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 5,404 58.6% Hispanic or Latino 1,679 18.2% Other race 1,376 14.9% Black or African American 401 4.3% Two or more races 347 3.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 13 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.9%
46.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.0%
29.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.0%
18.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.1%
4.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 5.7% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 23.4% $75k–$100k 13.7% $100k–$150k 14.2% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $57,151
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $89,700 Median rent / month $986 Owner occupied 73.1% Renter occupied 26.9% Vacant 11.3% Single-family detached 80.0% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 15.0% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.5% 2000–2009 6.6% 1990–1999 5.0% 1980–1989 7.4% 1970–1979 20.2% 1960–1969 15.4% 1950–1959 15.0% 1940–1949 4.4% 1939 or earlier 19.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 7.7% 2 bedrooms 29.2% 3 bedrooms 46.9% 4 bedrooms 13.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.7% 1 vehicle 20.0% 2 vehicles 49.4% 3 or more 26.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.3% Electricity 46.1% Propane / LP gas 4.3% Wood 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,298 48.7% Cohabiting couple 234 8.8% Male householder, no spouse 323 12.1% Female householder, no spouse 813 30.5% Households with children under 18 913 34.2% Households with seniors (65+) 858 32.2% Average household size 2.79
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.6% 30.2% Married 51.1% 46.4% Separated 4.3% 1.4% Widowed 3.9% 9.6% Divorced 7.1% 12.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.2% Bachelor's or higher 18.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 128 6.3% Kindergarten 63 3.1% Elementary school 1,022 50.2% High school 286 14.1% College / grad school 535 26.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.5%
Professional & management
7.4%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.1% Service 21.0% Sales & office 19.0% Natural resources & construction 12.6% Production & transportation 14.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.9% Government 25.3% Self-employed 7.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.8% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.2% Work from home 3.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
2.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.9% Retirement income 14.3% Supplemental Security 6.7% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 19.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 38.6% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 26.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 30.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 21.7% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 30.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.5% Visited dentist 51.3% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 204 3.7%
Disability % Any disability 11.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.8% 65 and over 34.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 44.0% No insurance 12.3% Uninsured under 19 4.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,008 92.9% Spanish 445 6.3% Other Indo-European 405 5.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,174 95.1% Born in same state 7,060 93.6% Born in different state 6,134 81.3% Foreign born 114 1.5% Naturalized citizen 367 4.9% Not a US citizen 24 6.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 524 6.9% Arab 522 6.9% Italian 446 5.9%
Ancestry Count % English 30 0.4% German 2 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.4% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79364
What city is ZIP code 79364 in?
ZIP code 79364 is primarily assigned to Slaton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79364 in?
ZIP code 79364 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79364 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 79364 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79364?
The median home value in ZIP code 79364 is $89,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 79364?
ZIP code 79364 has an estimated population of 7,541 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79364?
The median household income in ZIP code 79364 is $57,151, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79364 in?
ZIP code 79364 observes the CST timezone.
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