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ZIP 79401

Part of Lubbock, TX
Pop. 8,741·Lubbock County·636th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,146/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$819
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 79401 · $1,146
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,752/yr
At $1,146/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyLubbock County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79401 (Lubbock, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,741
Median income
$26,980
Median age
23.4
Renters
91.1%
Age distribution
65%
19.7%
Under 185.6%
18–3465%
35–5419.7%
55–645.8%
65+3.9%
Gender
58.9%
41.1%
Male58.9%
Female41.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.3%
38.7%
White58.3%
Black7.7%
Hispanic38.7%
Asian5.7%
Education (25+)
16.1%
34.2%
24.9%
24.8%
No HS diploma16.1%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
91.1%
Owner8.9%
Renter91.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79401 in Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$18,585 → $26,980
up 45.2%
Population
9,045 → 8,741
down 3.4%
Renter share
90% → 91.1%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.5% → 24.8%
+2.3 pts

Median household income rose from $18,585 to $26,980 between 2021 and 2024, a 45.2% shift. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 9,045 residents to roughly 8,741. College-educated residents now make up 24.8% of adults here, versus 22.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79401 covers Lubbock, TX. The median rent here is $1,146/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 51% of local median household income ($26,980/yr), ZIP 79401 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79401 (Lubbock, TX) is $1,146. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79401's median rent of $1,146/mo is $819 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79401 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #636 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,146/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,146/mo in ZIP 79401. The local median household income is $26,980/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79401?

Rent in ZIP 79401 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79401 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,146/mo, rent takes approximately 51% of the local median household income ($26,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79401 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 79401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.1% of ZIP 79401 households are renters, while 8.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79401 compare to the rest of Lubbock?

ZIP 79401 is more affordable than Lubbock overall. At $1,146/mo, it's $255 below the Lubbock citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
51%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,146/mo, rent takes ~51% of ZIP 79401's median household income ($26,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79401 51%Benchmark 30%
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