Zip Code 79416
Lubbock, Texas — Lubbock County
📍 ZIP code 79416 is in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
ZIP code 79416 is located in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 36,461. The area code for ZIP code 79416 is 325.
Quick Answer
Zip code 79416 is in Lubbock, Texas (Lubbock County). It has a population of 36,461, median household income of $65,200, and median home value of $196,900.
Population
36,461
Income
$65,200
Home Value
$196,900
Climate
93°F / 30°F
About Zip Code 79416
Zip code 79416 is located in Lubbock, Texas, within Lubbock County. Home to approximately 36,461 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 3296 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 325.
The median household income is $65,200 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $196,900, and the cost of living index is 75 (25% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 93°F while winters drop to 30°F. The area receives about 19 in of rain and 7 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 32.1 square miles of land area and 0.3 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
36,461
$65,200
$196,900
Central (CST/CDT)
325
3296 ft
32.1 sq mi
28.6
16,094
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 79416 | 79414 | 79410 | 79407 | 79406 | 79413 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Lubbock, TX | Lubbock, TX | Lubbock, TX | Lubbock, TX | Lubbock, TX | Lubbock, TX |
| Population | 36,461 | 17,471 | 10,425 | 22,467 | 7,738 | 23,464 |
| Median Income | $65,200 | $49,637 | $48,350 | $64,778 | $0 | $67,062 |
| Home Value | $196,900 | $150,500 | $211,300 | $200,700 | $0 | $195,900 |
| Cost of Living | 75 | 60 | 64 | 70 | 100 | 74 |
| Median Age | 28.6 | 29.2 | 27.1 | 29.9 | 19.2 | 30.4 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Lubbock's cost of living is 25% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
3.0x
Demographics
Zip code 79416 has a population of 36,461 people with a median age of 28.6. There are 16,094 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Lubbock (79416) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -11.1%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
93°F
30°F
19 in
7 in
Lubbock experiences hot summers with average highs around 93°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 30°F. The area receives about 7 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$196,900
Median Household Income
$65,200
With 16,094 housing units across 32.1 square miles, 79416 has a housing density of 501 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.0x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
33.6001°
Longitude
-101.9828°
Land Area
32.1 sq mi
Water Area
0.3 sq mi
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Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Lubbock, Texas?
Lubbock, Texas uses zip code 79416 along with 12 other zip codes.
What county is zip code 79416 in?
Zip code 79416 is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
What is the population of zip code 79416?
The population of zip code 79416 is 36,461 with a median age of 28.6.
Is 79416 in Lubbock, Texas?
Yes, zip code 79416 is in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. The area code is 325.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 79416 in?
Zip code 79416 is in Lubbock, Texas. It is part of Lubbock County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 79416?
Zip code 79416 is a U.S. postal code in Lubbock, Texas (Lubbock County). It has a population of 36,461 and covers 32.1 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 79416?
The population of zip code 79416 (Lubbock, TX) is 36,461 with a median age of 28.6. There are approximately 16,094 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 79416?
The median household income in zip code 79416 (Lubbock, TX) is $65,200 per year. The cost of living index is 75 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 79416?
The median home value in zip code 79416 (Lubbock, TX) is $196,900. The cost of living index is 75 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 79416 in?
Zip code 79416 is located in Lubbock County, Texas. The primary city is Lubbock.
What is the area code for zip code 79416?
Zip code 79416 in Lubbock, TX uses area code 325. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 79416 a good place to live?
Zip code 79416 (Lubbock, TX) has a cost of living index of 75 (100 = national average), a median household income of $65,200, and median home values of $196,900. The median age is 28.6. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 79416?
The cost of living index for zip code 79416 (Lubbock, TX) is 75, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $196,900.
What schools serve zip code 79416?
Zip code 79416 in Lubbock, Texas is served by the local school district of Lubbock County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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