Lubbock ZIP Code List — Lubbock County, TX

There are 26 unique ZIP codes in Lubbock, Texas. Area code: 806.

ZIP codes

460.04

sq mi land

3.07

sq mi water

806

area code

Lubbock, TX ZIP code map

About Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, Texas, is a vibrant city situated in the northwestern region of the state, known for its deep roots in music, agriculture, and education. Often considered the cultural hub of the South Plains, Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University and a burgeoning arts scene. The city boasts a friendly, small-town atmosphere combined with the conveniences of modern urban living, making it a unique place to call home.

Location & geography

Lubbock is located in the Llano Estacado region of Texas, characterized by its flat terrain and expansive skies. It covers a land area of 460.04 square miles, with a water area of 3.07 square miles, making it a wide-open space for residents and visitors to enjoy. The city sits approximately 120 miles south of Amarillo and about 350 miles northwest of Dallas, providing access to some of Texas's major urban centers.

Community & economy

Lubbock has a strong community spirit with a population size that reflects a diverse mix of professionals, students, and families. The residential character is primarily suburban, with neighborhoods featuring parks, schools, and community recreational facilities. Major industries include education, healthcare, and agriculture, which shape daily life, contributing to a dynamic local economy and a range of activities to engage residents.

Transportation

Major highways running through Lubbock include U.S. Highway 84 and U.S. Highway 62, providing essential routes for local and regional travel. The city is served by the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, located approximately 10 miles from the city center, allowing for convenient air travel. Public transit options include buses operated by Citibus, which provide an accessible means of getting around the city.

History

Lubbock was founded in 1890 and has grown from a small settlement to a thriving city known for its contributions to music and agriculture. The city played a significant role in the development of Texas's cotton industry, which remains a vital part of its economy. Over the years, Lubbock has evolved into a prominent educational and cultural center, thanks to institutions like Texas Tech University.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Lubbock is that it is the birthplace of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly, who left an indelible mark on the music industry. Additionally, the city hosts the Buddy Holly Center, dedicated to preserving his legacy and showcasing local musicians.

ZIP codes for Lubbock, TX (26)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
79401	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79402	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79403	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79404	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79406	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79407	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79408	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79409	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79410	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79411	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79412	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79413	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79414	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79415	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79416	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79423	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79424	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79430	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79452	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79453	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79457	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79464	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79490	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79491	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79493	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map
79499	Lubbock	Lubbock	View map

Demographics & statistics

284,494

Population

32.1

Median age

$62,010

Median household income

$33,650

Per capita income

$137,164

Median home value

$986

Median monthly rent

44.2%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

71,061

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

9,098

Under 5

8,833

9,116

5–9

8,851

9,555

10–14

9,277

12,657

15–19

12,290

18,867

20–24

18,319

21,138

25–34

20,524

17,534

35–44

17,025

14,165

45–54

13,754

6,545

55–59

6,355

7,524

60–64

7,306

10,793

65–74

10,479

5,196

75–84

5,045

2,155

85+

2,093

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66,036	21.1%
18 and over	218,458	78.9%
65 and over	35,761	11.3%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.5%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Two or more races 11.4%

Black or African American 6.5%

Other race 5.8%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	195,571	58.5%
Hispanic or Latino	49,882	14.9%
Two or more races	37,968	11.4%
Black or African American	21,620	6.5%
Other race	19,549	5.8%
Asian	7,476	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,952	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	358	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$62,010

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,164
Median rent / month	$986
Owner occupied	44.2%
Renter occupied	48.6%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	9.2%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.5%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45,589	33.1%
Cohabiting couple	8,540	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24,018	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	33,637	29.8%
Households with children under 18	33,070	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	25,966	21.1%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.1%	43.8%
Married	36.9%	35.0%
Separated	1.6%	2.2%
Widowed	2.2%	7.1%
Divorced	9.3%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3,955	3.8%
Kindergarten	3,946	4.0%
Elementary school	28,860	30.4%
High school	15,043	17.8%
College / grad school	40,451	43.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 8.6%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.4%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	5.6%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 31.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.1%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	19.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	29.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12,047	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	29.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	266,563	94.4%
Spanish	12,937	5.8%
Other Indo-European	10,069	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	814	0.4%
Other languages	1,488	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	266,148	93.3%
Born in same state	263,543	92.3%
Born in different state	209,317	74.0%
Foreign born	2,605	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	18,346	6.7%
Not a US citizen	7,317	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23,716	8.3%
Italian	18,841	6.6%
Arab	14,054	4.9%
Polish	1,587	0.6%
English	1,254	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	367	0.1%
Dutch	257	0.1%
Irish	182	0.1%
Norwegian	94	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Lubbock, TX have?

Lubbock, TX has 19 ZIP codes: 79401, 79402, 79403, 79404, 79406, 79407, 79409, 79410, 79411, 79412, 79413, 79414, 79415, 79416, 79423, 79424, 79430, 79457, 79491. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Lubbock, TX?

The primary ZIP code for Lubbock, TX is 79401. The city uses area code 806 for phone service.

What county is Lubbock, TX in?

Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas.

How many ZIP codes are in Lubbock, TX?

Lubbock, TX has 19 ZIP codes.

What ZIP code is Texas Tech University's main campus located in?

Texas Tech University's main campus is primarily located in ZIP code 79409, which covers the central university area in Lubbock.

Which ZIP codes serve Lubbock's downtown and historic district?

Lubbock's downtown and historic district are primarily served by ZIP codes 79401 and 79402, which cover the central business and cultural areas of the city.