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Lubbock city, TX

ZIP 79415 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79415

79415 has a population of 16,765 with a median age of 27.6 yrs (53.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
54.4%-12% vs US avg
x
Black
8.5%-31% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
59.0%+216% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.5%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
12.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.6%+104% vs US avg
x
High school
30.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.5%-24% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.3%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.5%+43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
33.8%+194% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.1%+275% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.2%+75% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.6%+1100% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 79415

Poverty Rate
33.8%+194% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.1%+275% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.2%+75% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.6%+145% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.8%+69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.6%+1100% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,765
Median age27.6
Poverty rate33.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White54.4%
Hispanic59.0%
Black8.5%
Asian4.8%
Foreign-born52.1%