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ZIP 79414

Part of Lubbock, TX
Pop. 17,596·Lubbock County·613th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,209/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$756
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ZIP 79414 · $1,209
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,240/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
$14,508/yr
At $1,209/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyLubbock County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79414 (Lubbock, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,596
Median income
$49,057
Median age
28.9
Renters
65.4%
Age distribution
19.9%
39.9%
21.6%
12.6%
Under 1819.9%
18–3439.9%
35–5421.6%
55–646%
65+12.6%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
58.3%
40.8%
White58.3%
Black8.4%
Hispanic40.8%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
28.1%
36.9%
24.1%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+24.1%
Housing tenure
34.6%
65.4%
Owner34.6%
Renter65.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79414 in Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,279 → $49,057
up 13.4%
Population
18,081 → 17,596
down 2.7%
Renter share
63.7% → 65.4%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 24.1%
-3.9 pts
Median age
28.1 → 28.9
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $43,279 in 2021 to $49,057 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 18,081 to 17,596 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 65.4% of households rent today, against 63.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 28% to 24.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79414 covers Lubbock, TX. The median rent here is $1,209/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($49,057/yr), ZIP 79414 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79414?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79414 (Lubbock, TX) is $1,209. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79414 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79414's median rent of $1,209/mo is $756 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79414 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79414 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #613 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,209/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79414?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,209/mo in ZIP 79414. The local median household income is $49,057/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79414?

Rent in ZIP 79414 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79414 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79414 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,209/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($49,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79414 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 79414 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.4% of ZIP 79414 households are renters, while 34.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79414 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79414 compare to the rest of Lubbock?

ZIP 79414 is more affordable than Lubbock overall. At $1,209/mo, it's $192 below the Lubbock citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79414 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79414 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,209/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 79414's median household income ($49,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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