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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 79415 has 17,499 residents and 6,782 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 29.5 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.9%) and White (47.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	17,499Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	16,765Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	15,507Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	258.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$37,101Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,782Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$94,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.87Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	17,234	17,178	17,406	17,358	17,392	17,641	17,343	17,243	17,939	17,894	17,048	17,086	16,765
Decennial Census	17,689	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	17,499	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 29.5

Male Median Age: 28.5

Female Median Age: 30.8

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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	588	504	511	670	1,450	907	595	479	405	358	403	456	484	361	242	149	118	54
Female	495	480	515	668	1,383	739	574	454	434	405	387	478	506	396	345	229	139	138
Total	1,083	984	1,026	1,338	2,833	1,646	1,169	933	839	763	790	934	990	757	587	378	257	192

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,252	33.73%
Black:	1,307	5.34%
Hispanic:*	10,128	41.40%
Asian:	866	3.54%
American Indian:	238	0.97%
Hawaiian:	28	0.11%
Other:	3,644	14.90%
Total:	24,463	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,734	49.91%	28.5 years
Females:	8,765	50.09%	30.8 years
Total:	17,499	100%	29.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,002	83.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	197	1.18%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	506	3.02%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,060	15.31%
Total Population:	16,765	100%
Total Native Population:	14,199	84.69%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,566	15.31%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $37,101, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $9,917 (36.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,421. Family households earn a median of $53,351 versus $28,348 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,003). By gender, male median income is $37,313 and female is $29,810, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,503 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.4%, which is falls short of the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is much higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$27,184	$26,604	$27,270	$27,367	$27,392	$29,863	$29,223	$30,968	$31,680	$32,980	$33,112	$37,072	$37,101
Median Family Income	$34,115	$31,510	$34,375	$32,924	$32,790	$39,088	$41,373	$45,182	$50,421	$51,099	$51,514	$54,708	$53,351
Median NonFamily Income	$18,450	$15,155	$17,246	$18,287	$18,695	$19,150	$21,064	$20,504	$21,649	$22,095	$23,005	$24,410	$28,348
Median Male Income	$28,094	$27,220	$31,121	$31,293	$31,417	$31,847	$28,581	$27,896	$29,728	$29,641	$30,844	$36,695	$37,313
Median Female Income	$21,556	$22,232	$24,127	$24,661	$23,991	$24,845	$24,613	$25,986	$26,849	$26,019	$27,027	$27,807	$29,810

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,440	55.53%
Unemployed:	574	4.28%
Not In Labor Force:	5,384	40.19%
Total:	13,398	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,362	31.75%
Service:	1,233	16.57%
Sales and Office:	1,543	20.74%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,095	14.72%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,207	16.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,440	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $94,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $38,700 (69.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,500. The median gross rent is $956, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $344 (56.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $97. Of occupied housing, owners make up 39.10% (30.62% with a mortgage, 69.38% free-and-clear) and renters 60.90% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.69%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$55,300	$56,800	$59,200	$59,100	$59,600	$59,100	$57,100	$60,500	$63,500	$64,600	$69,500	$84,200	$94,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	151	3.80%
$500 to $999:	1,968	49.52%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,250	31.45%
$1,500 to $1,999:	337	8.48%
$2,000 to $2,499:	49	1.23%
$2,500 to $2,999:	123	3.10%
$3,000 or more:	10	0.25%
No Rent:	86	2.16%
Total:	3,974	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$612	$661	$676	$692	$753	$762	$796	$827	$859	$900	$910	$936	$956

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	781	11.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,770	27.13%
Renter Occupied:	3,974	60.90%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,525	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,525	90.31%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	700	9.69%
Total Housing Units:	7,225	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,453	47.79%
Multi-Family Units:	3,105	42.98%
Other Units:	667	9.23%
Total Housing Units:	7,225	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 25.50% 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 77.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 39.80%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 26.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 6.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 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 college (41.68%). College enrollment is 41.68%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,128	12.45%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	923	10.19%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,795	30.84%
Some college, no degree:	1,474	16.27%
Associate's degree:	428	4.72%
Bachelor's degree:	1,350	14.90%
Graduate or professional degree:	964	10.64%
Total:	9,062	100%
High school or higher:	7,011	77.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,314	25.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,354	46.36%
Public Insurance:	6,473	35.92%
No Insurance:	3,192	17.71%
Total:	18,019	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,827	82.29%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	19.9%	22.7%	19.5%	22.6%	22.1%	21.9%	22.3%	21.7%	22.2%	22.4%	23.1%	24.5%	26.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	189	3.14%
Kindergarten:	297	4.94%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,633	27.17%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,386	23.06%
College or graduate school:	2,505	41.68%
Total:	6,010	100%
Early Childhood:	486	8.09%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,316	55.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lubbock, Texas
County:	Lubbock County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:24:17 PM
Population:	17,499 [See All]
Area Code:	806
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.6804, -101.8997
Land Area:	67.832 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/79415/zip-code-79415.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,203Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	431Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,183Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,596Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,834Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	275Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$151,756,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$613,881,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	10,942Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lubbock, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	31180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	354,782Source: Census
MSA:	Lubbock, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	67.832 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.302 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:	4845000Source: Census
Place Name:	Lubbock city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 79415 in Lubbock, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 79415

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79415

Sources & References