What to know about ZIP 79499
ZIP code 79499 covers ZIP 79499 with a population of about 4,270.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 23.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LUBBOCK media market.
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ZIP Code 79499 — 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
4,270
Density
N/A
Median income
$49,743
-34% vs US avg
Home value
$172,600
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$980
-16% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79499
Income and economy in ZIP 79499
Median household income in ZIP 79499 is about $49,743 — about 34% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 29.4%; unemployment rate near 2.1%; 40.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Education; about 4.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.7 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 79499
Median home value is about $172,600 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $980 (about 16% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 38.6% (about 26.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79499, a household would need roughly $48,000 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 $1,109. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($49,743). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.