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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79407

Hockley County · Lubbock, TX

Typical home value

$226,154[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+5.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-20.4%
vs metro
+47.9%
vs state
-13.6%
ZIP 79407 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79407 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 79407 is worth $226,154 — 47.9% above the Lubbock, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,517 a month — a 8.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,517[2]
Gross yield
8.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,047[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hockley County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
24,000[3]
Median household income
$61,509[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hockley County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+6[5]
Moved in
620
Moved out
614

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - LUBBOCK

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WEST TEXAS

    610 students

  • WESTWIND EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · FRENSHIP ISD

    574 students

  • PREMIER H S OF LUBBOCK

    High · Grades 9–12 · PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS

    170 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$18,205

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,144
Loan principal$180,923
Down payment$45,231
Total interest paid$230,758

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$1,586
Monthly rent$1,517

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
29th percentile[2]
Property tax
55th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79407?
The typical home in 79407 is worth $226,154, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79407?
Home values in 79407 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 79407?
A typical home in 79407 rents for about $1,517 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 79407?
The effective property tax rate in 79407 is 1.3% — roughly $3,047 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79407?
ZIP code 79407 has a population of 24,000 and a median household income of $61,509.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lubbock, TX

    Typical home
    $234,182
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Lubbock, TX

    Typical home
    $204,370
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Idalou, TX

    Typical home
    $254,469
    Gross yield
  • Lubbock, TX

    Typical home
    $193,698
    Gross yield
    8.7%
  • Ropesville, TX

    Typical home
    $264,414
    Gross yield
  • Lubbock, TX

    Typical home
    $185,700
    Gross yield
    9.6%

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