| City: | New Deal, Texas |
| County: | Lubbock County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:54:54 AM |
| Population: | 341 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 806 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.7593, -101.8370 |
| Land Area: | 2.403 sq mi |
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The delivery infrastructure here blends rural and local service. Two distinct rural carrier routes (Route R) cover the outlying areas, while the PO Box operation anchors the system. With only four unique streets receiving mail delivery in town, most of New Deal's 341 residents choose or need PO Box service. The post office sits at the intersection of S Monroe St and FM 1729, the main corridors that define this small community northeast of Lubbock.
New Deal's postal adoption rate tells a story about West Texas geography. When you have 329 boxes serving a population of 341, you're not just looking at local preference. You're seeing ranchers, farmers, and residents from areas without street addresses who drive into town for mail. The median household income of $70,417 sits well above typical rural Texas figures, reflecting the agricultural economy that surrounds this hub.
The town itself covers just 0.004 square miles, but its postal service footprint extends across miles of rural routes. Monroe Street, both north and south sections, handles most of the local delivery traffic. The post office building on S Monroe St isn't just a government facility. It's where people from scattered homesteads and ranch properties maintain their connection to mail-dependent services that won't deliver to rural route boxes.
New Deal's street network reflects its origins as a rural crossroads community. Monroe Street forms the primary north-south corridor, while FM 1729 (Farm to Market Road 1729) provides the main east-west connection. The limited street count and presence of farm-to-market road designations reveal a settlement pattern built around agricultural access routes rather than urban development. With only four unique street names in the postal system, this is a community where most addresses end with a PO Box number rather than a house number.
ZIP Code 79350 has 341 residents and 126 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 39.3 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.5% male and 47.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.8%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (44.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 341Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 296Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 141.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 126Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $46,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 254 | 311 | 268 | 271 | 359 | 345 | 339 | 422 | 401 | 428 | 508 | 398 | 291 | 296 |
| Decennial Census | 392 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 341 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.3
Male Median Age: 34.3
Female Median Age: 47.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 8 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 7 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 14 | 39 | 31 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 41 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| White: | 221 | 50.34% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 152 | 34.62% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 1.82% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 54 | 12.30% |
| Total: | 439 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 179 | 52.49% | 34.3 years |
| Females: | 162 | 47.51% | 47.3 years |
| Total: | 341 | 100% | 39.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 284 | 95.95% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10 | 4.05% |
| Total Population: | 296 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 284 | 95.95% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 12 | 4.05% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $38,333 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,750. Family households earn a median of $97,773 versus $47,837 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,936). By gender, male median income is $59,306 and female is $36,706, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $22,600 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.5%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (56.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,333 | $48,333 | $41,488 | $40,764 | $41,055 | $41,328 | $45,250 | $47,396 | $58,750 | $61,250 | $83,143 | $44,563 | $70,417 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $48,929 | $55,188 | $42,262 | $40,972 | $40,707 | $41,000 | $48,750 | $51,250 | $60,938 | $80,391 | $84,786 | $74,792 | $95,469 | $97,773 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,125 | $12,361 | $12,361 | $15,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,989 | $31,250 | $0 | $45,529 | $47,837 |
| Median Male Income | $19,659 | $22,917 | $40,500 | $29,028 | $0 | $29,643 | $30,682 | $31,696 | $47,679 | $50,313 | $54,268 | $55,000 | $57,617 | $59,306 |
| Median Female Income | $34,167 | $36,071 | $35,938 | $29,792 | $0 | $24,250 | $24,000 | $27,917 | $32,188 | $31,354 | $31,548 | $34,254 | $36,627 | $36,706 |
| Employed: | 173 | 62.45% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 104 | 37.55% |
| Total: | 277 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 12.72% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 98 | 56.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 6.36% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 24.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 173 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $46,100, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is down $15,300 (24.92%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $1,028 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $746. Of occupied housing, owners make up 97.79% (36.09% with a mortgage, 63.91% free-and-clear) and renters 2.21% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.05%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $61,400 | $67,400 | $64,700 | $66,300 | $73,900 | $74,700 | $71,800 | $76,300 | $74,500 | $50,000 | $57,400 | $52,500 | $45,000 | $46,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 100.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,028 | $890 | $1,031 | $845 | $832 | $685 | $695 | $733 | $746 | $817 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 48 | 35.29% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 85 | 62.50% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 2.21% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 136 | 83.95% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 26 | 16.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 162 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 61 | 37.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 101 | 62.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 162 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 72.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 15.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 8.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (72.73%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 31 | 11.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 44 | 16.24% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 52 | 19.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 130 | 47.97% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 5.17% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 271 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 196 | 72.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 5.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 199 | 59.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 104 | 31.33% |
| No Insurance: | 29 | 8.73% |
| Total: | 332 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 303 | 91.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.8% | 5.1% | 6.7% | 12.5% | 20.8% | 20.2% | 18.3% | 17.1% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 13.9% | 13.1% | 15.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 16 | 72.73% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 27.27% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 79350 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 103 people with an annual payroll of $4,782,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 471Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,261,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,782,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 103Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79350 is located in Lubbock County, Texas, within the Lubbock, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31180) and Texas's 19th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 284,890 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 79350. It covers 2.403 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.02 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lubbock, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 31180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 284,890Source: Census |
| MSA: | Lubbock, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.403 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.02 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 25835.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4850916Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Deal town; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 79350 is in the New Deal Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.