ZIP Code 79401 Demographics

Lubbock County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79401 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,431

↓ 97.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$23,400

↓ 62.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$105,800

↓ 42.4% vs county

Median Age

23.1 yrs

↑ 26.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

↑ 29.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79401 compares to Lubbock County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79401 $23k Lubbock $62k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79401 $106k Lubbock $184k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

10.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,021

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79401 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$105,800
Down Payment (20%)$21,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$672P&I: $535 | Tax: $106 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$1,021
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $349/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79401, sorted by distance.

79411 1.3 mi away lubbock county 79406 1.7 mi away lubbock county 79410 2.6 mi away lubbock county 79412 3.0 mi away lubbock county 79413 3.5 mi away lubbock county 79414 4.8 mi away lubbock county 79404 5.4 mi away lubbock county 79403 6.2 mi away lubbock county

About Lubbock County

Lubbock County is located in Texas and has a total population of 311,509. The county's median household income is $61,911 and median home value is $183,700. ZIP code 79401 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lubbock County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.