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ZIP 79411

Part of Lubbock, TX
Pop. 6,865·Lubbock County·667th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,059/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$906
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ZIP 79411 · $1,059
More affordable than 96% 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
$12,708/yr
At $1,059/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyLubbock County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.6% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79411 (Lubbock, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,865
Median income
$47,634
Median age
29.2
Renters
72.5%
Age distribution
21.7%
39.2%
20.5%
Under 1821.7%
18–3439.2%
35–5420.5%
55–6411.7%
65+6.9%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
52.2%
54.6%
White52.2%
Black12.5%
Hispanic54.6%
Education (25+)
23.6%
36.6%
18.6%
21.2%
No HS diploma23.6%
HS diploma36.6%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
27.5%
72.5%
Owner27.5%
Renter72.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79411 in Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,253 → $47,634
up 39.1%
Population
6,623 → 6,865
up 3.7%
Renter share
63.3% → 72.5%
+9.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.2% → 21.2%
+2.0 pts
Median age
30.3 → 29.2
-1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 79411 in Lubbock, TX now reports about $47,634, up from $34,253 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 6,623 residents to roughly 6,865. Renters now make up 72.5% of households, compared with 63.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.2% of adults here, versus 19.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79411 covers Lubbock, TX. The median rent here is $1,059/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 ($47,634/yr), ZIP 79411 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79411?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79411 (Lubbock, TX) is $1,059. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79411 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79411's median rent of $1,059/mo is $906 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79411 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79411 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #667 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,059/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79411?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,059/mo in ZIP 79411. The local median household income is $47,634/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79411?

Rent in ZIP 79411 has decreased 6.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79411 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79411 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,059/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($47,634/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79411 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79411 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.5% of ZIP 79411 households are renters, while 27.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79411 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79411 compare to the rest of Lubbock?

ZIP 79411 is more affordable than Lubbock overall. At $1,059/mo, it's $342 below the Lubbock citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79411 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79411 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,059/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 79411's median household income ($47,634/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79411 27%Benchmark 30%
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