What to know about ZIP 79493
ZIP code 79493 covers ZIP 79493 with a population of about 2,649.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LUBBOCK media market.
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ZIP Code 79493 — 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
2,649
Density
N/A
Median income
$58,728
-22% vs US avg
Home value
$216,700
-38% vs US avg
Median rent
$908
-22% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79493
Income and economy in ZIP 79493
Median household income in ZIP 79493 is about $58,728 — about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.6%; unemployment rate near 2.2%; 37.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Manufacturing; about 9.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.8 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 79493
Median home value is about $216,700 — about 38% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $908 (about 22% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.1% (about 28.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79493, a household would need roughly $60,000 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 $1,392. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($58,728). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.