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ZIP 79403

Part of Lubbock, TX
Pop. 16,089·Lubbock County·609th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,214/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$737
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ZIP 79403 · $1,214
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,080/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,568/yr
At $1,214/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyLubbock County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79403 (Lubbock, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,089
Median income
$47,907
Median age
38.4
Renters
39.7%
Age distribution
26%
19.6%
22.5%
12.8%
19.1%
Under 1826%
18–3419.6%
35–5422.5%
55–6412.8%
65+19.1%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
40.9%
22.7%
47%
White40.9%
Black22.7%
Hispanic47%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
21.7%
39.3%
26.9%
12.1%
No HS diploma21.7%
HS diploma39.3%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+12.1%
Housing tenure
60.3%
39.7%
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79403 in Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,333 → $47,907
up 21.8%
Population
16,001 → 16,089
up 0.5%
Renter share
42.1% → 39.7%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
9% → 12.1%
+3.1 pts
Median age
35.2 → 38.4
+3.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $39,333 in 2021 to $47,907 more recently. Renters now make up 39.7% of households, compared with 42.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 12.1% of adults here, versus 9% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 79403 covers Lubbock, TX. The median rent here is $1,214/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($47,907/yr), ZIP 79403 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79403?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79403 (Lubbock, TX) is $1,214. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79403 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79403's median rent of $1,214/mo is $737 (38%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 79403 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79403 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #609 out of 688 ZIPs at $1,214/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,214/mo in ZIP 79403. The local median household income is $47,907/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79403?

Rent in ZIP 79403 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79403 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79403 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,214/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($47,907/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79403 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 79403 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.7% of ZIP 79403 households are renters, while 60.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79403 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79403 compare to the rest of Lubbock?

ZIP 79403 is more affordable than Lubbock overall. At $1,214/mo, it's $199 below the Lubbock citywide median of $1,413/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79403 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79403 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,214/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 79403's median household income ($47,907/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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