What to know about ZIP 79408
ZIP code 79408 covers ZIP 79408 with a population of about 2,443.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.5 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the LUBBOCK media market.
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ZIP Code 79408 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,443
Density
N/A
Median income
$66,925
-11% vs US avg
Home value
$86,800
-75% vs US avg
Median rent
$946
-19% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79408
Income and economy in ZIP 79408
Median household income in ZIP 79408 is about $66,925 — about 11% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.8%; unemployment rate near 8.5%; 10.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Retail trade, and Construction; about 9.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 79408
Median home value is about $86,800 — about 75% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $946 (about 19% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 47.4% (about 18.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79408, a household would need roughly $24,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $558. That sits below the local median household income ($66,925), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.