79423 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 79423, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

79423 is a zip code in Lubbock County and Lynn County, Texas, which covers Lubbock CCD, Tahoka CCD, and Wilson, with a total population of 41,950 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 79423 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 79423.

The estimated population of people living in 79423 is 41,950, with a median age of 35.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 79423 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
41,950
 -0.95% +10.51%
2020
42,354
+5.09%
-
2019
40,303
+4.56%
-
2018
38,547
+1.55%
-
2017
37,960
 - -

Population of 79423 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 79423 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
59.1%
63.8%
 -7.37%
Black/African American
3.3%
3.2%
 +3.12%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
33%
30%
 +10.00%
Asian
2.2%
0.7%
 +214.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.9%
 0.00%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 79423 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 79423 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 79423 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 79423 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.7 +3.78% 34.5 +3.92% 37 +2.21%
2020 34.4 +0.58% 33.2 0% 36.2 +1.4%
2019 34.2 +0.29% 33.2 +0.3% 35.7 0%
2018 34.1 +1.19% 33.1 +0.61% 35.7 +2.59%
2017 33.7 - 32.9 - 34.8 -

The median age of the 79423 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 79423 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,071 +8.25% 2,813 +14.4% 3,313 3,222
10 to 19 2,710 +10.94% 2,729 -4.15% 3,012 2,592
20 to 29 2,542 +6.28% 2,888 -8.28% 2,679 2,640
30 to 39 2,981 +18.32% 2,686 +13.11% 3,525 3,049
40 to 49 1,996 +34.35% 2,386 +13.97% 2,767 2,712
50 to 59 2,357 -0.080000000000001% 2,520 +12.3% 2,343 2,829
60 to 69 1,523 +6.37% 1,960 +11.62% 1,619 2,195
70+ 1,193 +22.85% 1,605 +21.35% 1,484 1,969

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 79423 zip code is $76,865.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 79423.

  • Under 25
    $38,924.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,305.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,371.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,071.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 79423 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 79423, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 79423 is currently $100,566.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.32% of households in 79423 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 79423 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 79423 is $38,660.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 79423 by the total population of 79423.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 79423 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 79423 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 79423 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 79423 zip over the age of 16 is 31,648.

Of those people, a total of 71.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 79423 is 68.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 79423 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,837 37.60% 1.70%
20 to 24 years 2,552 81.20% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 2,767 90.50% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 3,070 91.70% 4.60%
35 to 44 years 6,666 86.90% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 4,982 82.50% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 2,507 71.70% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 2,056 69.70% 8.30%
65 to 74 years 3,210 33.50% 1.30%
75 years and over 2,001 11.30% 14.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 79423. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 25,557 70.40% 3.10%
Black or African American 1,157 76.80% 16.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 176 67.00% 22.00%
Asian 677 71.60% 7.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 55 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,632 69.20% 0.40%
Two or more races 2,394 76.90% 5.70%
Hispanic or Latino 9,365 74.90% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,881 68.90% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 79423 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 79423 is 21,508, with median earnings of $42,811.00.

Women in 79423 are earning approximately 71.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,508 $42,811.00
Male 11,655 $52,081.00
Female 9,853 $36,977.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 79423 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,316 $62,426.00
Business and Financial 897 $49,696.00
Computer and Mathematical 474 $52,143.00
Architecture and Engineering 463 $72,281.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 183 $55,729.00
Community and Social Service 471 $33,021.00
Legal 318 $83,125.00
Educational and Library 1,818 $51,111.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 338 $31,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,960 $63,529.00
Healthcare Support 437 $25,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 254 $38,417.00
Law Enforcement 562 $52,105.00
Food Preparation and Serving 891 $14,049.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 411 $24,306.00
Personal Care and Service 452 $24,104.00
Sales 2,723 $41,929.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,293 $33,065.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 76 $16,071.00
Construction and Extraction 1,042 $43,009.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 964 $52,386.00
Production 701 $38,672.00
Transportation and Material Moving 880 $37,162.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 79423 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 79423.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,314 $82,635.00 1,002 $55,136.00
Business and Financial 358 $56,905.00 539 $43,576.00
Computer and Mathematical 355 $66,042.00 119 $44,276.00
Architecture and Engineering 392 $98,125.00 71 $71,205.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 99 $34,125.00 84 $58,667.00
Community and Social Service 183 $43,229.00 288 $32,246.00
Legal 153 $103,125.00 165 $37,917.00
Educational and Library 463 $56,099.00 1,355 $47,615.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 182 $32,500.00 156 $31,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 590 $103,382.00 1,370 $60,972.00
Healthcare Support 40 $51,250.00 397 $23,783.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 192 $45,288.00 62 $37,609.00
Law Enforcement 495 $52,159.00 67 $52,031.00
Food Preparation and Serving 456 $17,250.00 435 $12,470.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 317 $28,313.00 94 $16,958.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $46,172.00 384 $23,396.00
Sales 1,633 $56,935.00 1,090 $26,829.00
Office and Administrative Support 548 $53,091.00 1,745 $30,205.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $16,679.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 980 $43,472.00 62 $33,611.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 964 $52,386.00 0 $0.00
Production 533 $41,238.00 168 $23,697.00
Transportation and Material Moving 855 $37,466.00 25 $21,375.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,931 households in 79423, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 11,124 families living in the 79423 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 79423:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,669 844 1,611 4,807
Average Household Size 3.22 3.3 3.27 1.24
Total Families 8,669 844 1,611 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.01 3 0

Poverty

Of the 11,124 families living in 79423, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 79423:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,933 housing units in 79423.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,931 94.08%
Vacant 1,002 5.92%

26.05% of the total 16,933 housing units in 79423 are rental units. This is approximately 4,411 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,397 are occupied by the owner - or 67.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 79423 is $1,170.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 79423 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    123
  • Less than $500
    72
  • $500 to $999
    1,492
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,648
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    954
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    157
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    64
  • $3,000 or more
    24

Property Value

The median value of a property in 79423 is $174,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 79423 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    632
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    729
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,833
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,443
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,394
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,861
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    440
  • $1,000,000 or more
    65

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 79423. The chart below shows the number of properties in 79423 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    118
  • 1940 to 1949
    120
  • 1950 to 1959
    232
  • 1960 to 1969
    615
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,441
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,941
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,649
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,350
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,467
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 79423 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    377
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,590
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,165
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,799

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 79423 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 79423 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 79423.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    692
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,279
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,654
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,843
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,872
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    719
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,034
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    108
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    78
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    366
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    255
  • 90 or more minutes
    541

Summary

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