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ZIP 79415

Part of Lubbock, TX
Pop. 15,794·Lubbock County·685th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$888/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$1,063
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 79415 · $888
More affordable than 99% 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

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$10,656/yr
At $888/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyLubbock County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79415 (Lubbock, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,794
Median income
$36,468
Median age
27.6
Renters
62.9%
Age distribution
23.5%
35.8%
18.6%
Under 1823.5%
18–3435.8%
35–5418.6%
55–6410.4%
65+11.7%
Gender
53.4%
46.6%
Male53.4%
Female46.6%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
59.2%
White50.8%
Black7.2%
Hispanic59.2%
Asian4.6%
Education (25+)
22.5%
33.1%
21.9%
22.5%
No HS diploma22.5%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
37.1%
62.9%
Owner37.1%
Renter62.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79415 in Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,112 → $36,468
up 10.1%
Population
17,048 → 15,794
down 7.4%
Renter share
61.2% → 62.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 22.5%
+4.3 pts
Median age
26.6 → 27.6
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $36,468 today, compared with $33,112 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 17,048 to 15,794 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.4% change. About 62.9% of households rent today, against 61.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.2% to 22.5%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 79415 covers Lubbock, TX. The median rent here is $888/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($36,468/yr), ZIP 79415 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 79415?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79415 (Lubbock, TX) is $888. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79415 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79415's median rent of $888/mo is $1,063 (54%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 79415 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79415 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #685 out of 687 ZIPs at $888/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79415?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $888/mo in ZIP 79415. The local median household income is $36,468/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79415?

Rent in ZIP 79415 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 79415 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79415 is considered affordable for renters. At $888/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($36,468/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79415 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79415 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.9% of ZIP 79415 households are renters, while 37.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79415 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79415 compare to the rest of Lubbock?

ZIP 79415 is more affordable than Lubbock overall. At $888/mo, it's $525 below the Lubbock citywide median of $1,413/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79415 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79415 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $888/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 79415's median household income ($36,468/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79415 29%Benchmark 30%
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