What to know about ZIP 79490
ZIP code 79490 covers ZIP 79490 with a population of about 2,995.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LUBBOCK media market.
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ZIP Code 79490 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,995
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,069
-39% vs US avg
Home value
$161,800
-54% vs US avg
Median rent
$856
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79490
Income and economy in ZIP 79490
Median household income in ZIP 79490 is about $46,069 — about 39% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.2%; unemployment rate near 3.0%; 35.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Healthcare; about 2.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.5 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 79490
Median home value is about $161,800 — about 54% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $856 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 24.1% (about 41.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79490, a household would need roughly $45,000 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 $1,039. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($46,069). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.