What to know about ZIP 79452
ZIP code 79452 covers ZIP 79452 with a population of about 3,080.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LUBBOCK media market.
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ZIP Code 79452 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,080
Density
N/A
Median income
$33,920
-55% vs US avg
Home value
$76,400
-78% vs US avg
Median rent
$542
-53% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79452
Income and economy in ZIP 79452
Median household income in ZIP 79452 is about $33,920 — about 55% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.5%; unemployment rate near 4.8%; 3.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 30.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Food services; about 2.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.3 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 79452
Median home value is about $76,400 — about 78% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $542 (about 53% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.9% (about 13.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79452, a household would need roughly $21,000 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 $491. That sits below the local median household income ($33,920), 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.