79412 Zip Code Profile

79412 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Lubbock, Texas. Median household income here ($26,786) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($76,200) are significantly above average for the Lubbock metro area.

The average family income here is $38,919/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 79412 is $32,342.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 79412 earn an average of $24,485/year. Women earn only $17,007/year.

6,105 people in 79412 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 79412? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 16.5 minutes.

The median age here is 30. There are 7,527 men and 8,123 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 31.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,927 people (out of the 15,650 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,672 homes, and 345 businesses every day. 39 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

79412 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 34 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Kabul, Afghanistan!) and -102 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 3,213 feet above sea levell.

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• Apple Country Farmers Market
• Apple Country Farmers Market II
• Chatman Hill

• Lubbock's Barrio
• Redbud
• South Overton Residential and Commercial Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 15,650
• White Population: 10,509
• Black Population: 2,093
• Hispanic Population: 8,639
• Asian Population: 92
• Hawaiian Population: 29
• Indian Population: 300
• Male Population: 7,527
• Female Population: 8,123
• Median Age: 30
• Median Age of Males: 29
• Median Age of Females: 31

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Texas
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Lubbock TX
• County: Lubbock
• City: Lubbock
• Longitude: -101.9
• Latitude: 33.5
• Elevation: 3,213 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 806

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 5,970
• Drive alone: 4,846
• Carpool: 978
• Public transit: 20
• Ride bikes or walk: 39


• Average commute time: 16.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 170
•    5 - 9: 631
•    10 - 14: 1,785
•    15 - 19: 1,797
•    20 - 24: 855
•    25 - 29: 108
•    30 - 34: 354
•    35 - 39: 8
•    40 - 44: 22
•    45 - 59: 95
•    60 - 89: 98
•    90 plus: 47

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $76,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $33,455
• Businesses: 284
• Employees: 3,327
• Annual Payroll: $70,566,000
• Average Family Income: $38,919
• Median Family Income: $26,786
• Average Income for Men: $24,485
• Average Income for Women: $17,007

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 19
• Congressional District Land Area: 25268.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Randy Neugebauer (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 303
• State FIPS Code: 48

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View all schools in Lubbock

Primary Schools

Ballenger Early Childhood Ctr

1110 40th St

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-1600

Bayless El

2115 58th St

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-1655

Brown El

2315 36th St

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-0833

Hodges El

5001 Ave P

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-1722

Middle Schools

Atkins J H

5401 Ave U

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-1522

High Schools

South Plains Academy

4008 Ave R

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 744-0330

Other Schools

Atkins M S

5401 Ave U

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-1522

Bayless El

2115 58th St

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-1655

Brown El

2315 36th St

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-0833

Other Schools

Ballenger Early Child Ctr

1110 40th St

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-1600

Hodges El

5001 Ave P

Lubbock, TX 79412

(806) 766-1722