79382 ZIP Code — Wolfforth, TX

Lubbock County, Texas

ZIP code 79382 is located in Wolfforth, Texas, within Lubbock County. It covers approximately 51.09 square miles and serves a population of 8,999 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79382

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,981. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

8,999

population

51.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79382 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79382

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79382. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wolfforth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79424 Lubbock (3.9 mi) 79414 Lubbock (8 mi) 79407 Lubbock (8.3 mi) 79358 Ropesville (9.1 mi) 79413 Lubbock (9.4 mi) 79410 Lubbock (10.2 mi) 79423 Lubbock (10.3 mi) 79416 Lubbock (10.4 mi) 79412 Lubbock (10.9 mi) 79409 Lubbock (11.4 mi) 79406 Lubbock (11.6 mi) 79411 Lubbock (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,999
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	303

Geography
Land area	51.09 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	33.4632
Longitude	-102.0182
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	29.1%	46.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	18.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,999

Population

176

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$82,981

Median household income

$34,997

Per capita income

$215,900

Median home value

$1,223

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

2,622

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

435

Under 5

455

571

5–9

598

296

10–14

310

251

15–19

263

249

20–24

261

570

25–34

597

641

35–44

671

428

45–54

448

141

55–59

147

447

60–64

468

263

65–74

275

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,045	33.8%
18 and over	5,954	66.2%
65 and over	752	8.4%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.5%

Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

Two or more races 13.7%

Other race 4.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	6,972	65.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,650	15.5%
Two or more races	1,457	13.7%
Other race	482	4.5%
Black or African American	88	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.1%	46.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	18.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$82,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 37.2%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,900
Median rent / month	$1,223
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.0%
2010–2019	20.2%
2000–2009	24.9%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	27.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.3%
Electricity	65.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,792	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	144	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	452	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	744	23.8%
Households with children under 18	1,306	41.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	649	20.7%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	20.3%
Married	59.8%	53.5%
Separated	3.4%	1.1%
Widowed	3.5%	5.8%
Divorced	6.7%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	342	13.2%
Kindergarten	277	10.7%
Elementary school	1,247	48.0%
High school	432	16.6%
College / grad school	302	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Retail trade 11.3%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Professional & management 9.2%

Construction 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Other services 6.4%

Information 6.2%

Public administration 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	29.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 7.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.4%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	355	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	0.2%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	21.0%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	17.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,109	90.1%
Spanish	270	3.3%
Other Indo-European	270	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,571	95.2%
Born in same state	8,353	92.8%
Born in different state	6,744	74.9%
Foreign born	218	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	428	4.8%
Not a US citizen	241	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,110	12.3%
Italian	569	6.3%
Arab	567	6.3%
Dutch	324	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	115	1.3%
Polish	49	0.5%
German	18	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	99.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79382

What city is ZIP code 79382 in?

ZIP code 79382 is primarily assigned to Wolfforth, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79382 in?

ZIP code 79382 falls within Lubbock County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79382 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 79382 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 79382?

ZIP code 79382 has an estimated population of 8,999 residents, with a density of 176 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79382?

The median home value in ZIP code 79382 is $215,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79382?

The median household income in ZIP code 79382 is $82,981, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79382 in?

ZIP code 79382 observes the CST timezone.