The U.S. ZIP Code 79423 is associated with Lubbock, TX in Lubbock County. Median househould income is at $69,818, with an estimated 7% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in 79423 is estimated to at 34.2 years, and about 15.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Texas region, an estimated 90.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,901. The current population estimate for this region is 40,303.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79423 is $69,818, while the region's mean household income is $92,150. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,901. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79423 of $34,901 is approximately 11.59% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 6.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 29.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 79423 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.2% of 79423 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79423 are younger than average. The median age of 34.2 years in ZIP Code 79423 is approximately 10.24% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 79423 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 79423 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79423 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79423 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 79423, 90.7% of the population graduated high school, while 36.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.8% in this Lubbock County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79423, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 31.3% of 79423 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79423 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.8%), followed by Black or African American (5.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 79423, 84.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lubbock County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 84.5% |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79423, an estimated 25.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 22.2% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lubbock County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 9.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 25.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79423 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.31 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 53.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 4.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79423 | 9.21¢/kWh | 6.81¢/kWh | 4.04¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.89¢/kWh | 8.64¢/kWh | 6.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79423 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.84 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.2 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.63 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.94 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.49 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.4 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.01 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79423, 69.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.3 minutes. Approximately 30.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79423 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 79423 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.7% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 79423, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 79423 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lubbock County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 354 |
| Debt collection | 334 |
| Credit card | 272 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 86 |
| Mortgage | 10 |
| Other | 29 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 428 |
| Written notification about debt | 310 |
| Improper use of your report | 190 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 40 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 36 |
| Other | 81 |