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ZIP 79412

Part of Lubbock, TX
Pop. 15,018·Lubbock County·653rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,107/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$858
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ZIP 79412 · $1,107
More affordable than 95% 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

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
$13,284/yr
At $1,107/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyLubbock County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.4% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79412 (Lubbock, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,018
Median income
$48,878
Median age
33.4
Renters
51.2%
Age distribution
27.3%
25.4%
21.6%
12.1%
13.7%
Under 1827.3%
18–3425.4%
35–5421.6%
55–6412.1%
65+13.7%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
46.4%
62.3%
White46.4%
Black9.5%
Hispanic62.3%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
23.4%
31.4%
28%
17.1%
No HS diploma23.4%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+17.1%
Housing tenure
48.8%
51.2%
Owner48.8%
Renter51.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79412 in Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,722 → $48,878
up 33.1%
Population
15,719 → 15,018
down 4.5%
Renter share
49.9% → 51.2%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 17.1%
+4.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $48,878 today, compared with $36,722 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 4.5% since 2021, moving from about 15,719 residents to roughly 15,018. College-educated residents now make up 17.1% of adults here, versus 13.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79412 covers Lubbock, TX. The median rent here is $1,107/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 ($48,878/yr), ZIP 79412 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79412?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79412 (Lubbock, TX) is $1,107. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79412 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79412's median rent of $1,107/mo is $858 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79412 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79412 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #653 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,107/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79412?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,107/mo in ZIP 79412. The local median household income is $48,878/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79412?

Rent in ZIP 79412 has increased 24.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79412 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79412 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,107/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($48,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79412 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79412 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.2% of ZIP 79412 households are renters, while 48.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79412 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79412 compare to the rest of Lubbock?

ZIP 79412 is more affordable than Lubbock overall. At $1,107/mo, it's $294 below the Lubbock citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79412 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79412 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,107/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 79412's median household income ($48,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79412 27%Benchmark 30%
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