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ZIP 79404

Part of Lubbock, TX
Pop. 8,529·Lubbock County·639th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,143/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$822
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 79404 · $1,143
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,716/yr
At $1,143/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyLubbock County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79404 (Lubbock, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,529
Median income
$51,630
Median age
40.7
Renters
31%
Age distribution
18.6%
21%
31.8%
13.1%
15.5%
Under 1818.6%
18–3421%
35–5431.8%
55–6413.1%
65+15.5%
Gender
57%
43%
Male57%
Female43%
Race & ethnicity
36.3%
20.7%
56.2%
White36.3%
Black20.7%
Hispanic56.2%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
25.7%
33.7%
26.4%
14.1%
No HS diploma25.7%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+14.1%
Housing tenure
69%
31%
Owner69%
Renter31%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79404 in Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,110 → $51,630
up 28.7%
Population
9,312 → 8,529
down 8.4%
Renter share
35.1% → 31%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
12.2% → 14.1%
+1.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $51,630 today, compared with $40,110 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 8.4% since 2021, moving from about 9,312 residents to roughly 8,529. Renters now make up 31% of households, compared with 35.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79404 covers Lubbock, TX. The median rent here is $1,143/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($51,630/yr), ZIP 79404 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79404?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79404 (Lubbock, TX) is $1,143. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79404 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79404's median rent of $1,143/mo is $822 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79404 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79404 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #639 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,143/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79404?

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 $1,143/mo in ZIP 79404. The local median household income is $51,630/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79404?

Rent in ZIP 79404 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 79404 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79404 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,143/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($51,630/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79404 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79404 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of ZIP 79404 households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79404 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79404 compare to the rest of Lubbock?

ZIP 79404 is more affordable than Lubbock overall. At $1,143/mo, it's $258 below the Lubbock citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79404 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79404 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,143/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 79404's median household income ($51,630/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79404 27%Benchmark 30%
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