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ZIP 79424

Part of Lubbock, TX
Pop. 53,478·Lubbock County·316th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,631/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$334
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ZIP 79424 · $1,631
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,170/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
$19,572/yr
At $1,631/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyLubbock County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79424 (Lubbock, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,478
Median income
$97,231
Median age
39.4
Renters
31%
Age distribution
25.1%
18.8%
27.4%
17.3%
Under 1825.1%
18–3418.8%
35–5427.4%
55–6411.4%
65+17.3%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
73.6%
22.5%
White73.6%
Black2.8%
Hispanic22.5%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
17.6%
30.2%
46.4%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+46.4%
Housing tenure
69%
31%
Owner69%
Renter31%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79424 in Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,362 → $1,631
up 19.8%
Income
$87,476 → $97,231
up 11.2%
Population
49,721 → 53,478
up 7.6%
Renter share
30.9% → 31%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
46.8% → 46.4%
-0.4 pts
Median age
37.1 → 39.4
+2.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 79424 in Lubbock, TX paid around $1,362 a month. That figure now sits near $1,631, up 19.8% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $87,476 in 2021 to $97,231 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 79424 in Lubbock, TX adding about 3,757 residents over the five-year window, up 7.6% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 79424 in Lubbock, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79424 covers Lubbock, TX. The median rent here is $1,631/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($97,231/yr), ZIP 79424 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79424?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79424 (Lubbock, TX) is $1,631. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79424 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79424's median rent of $1,631/mo is $334 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79424 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79424 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #316 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,631/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79424?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,631/mo in ZIP 79424. The local median household income is $97,231/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79424?

Rent in ZIP 79424 has increased 7.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79424 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79424 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,631/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($97,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79424 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79424 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of ZIP 79424 households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79424 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79424 compare to the rest of Lubbock?

ZIP 79424 is pricier than Lubbock as a whole. At $1,631/mo, it's $230 above the Lubbock citywide median of $1,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79424 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79424 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,631/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 79424's median household income ($97,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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