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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79423

Lubbock County · Lubbock, TX

Typical home value

$234,182[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.6%
vs metro
+53.1%
vs state
-10.5%
ZIP 79423 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79423 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 79423 is worth $234,182 — 53.1% above the Lubbock, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,499 a month — a 7.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,499[2]
Gross yield
7.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,700[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
46,998[3]
Median household income
$84,933[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+360[5]
Moved in
7,881
Moved out
7,521

Schools

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

Public schools
11
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • LUBBOCK-COOPER H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

    1,942 students

  • LUBBOCK-COOPER MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

    971 students

  • LUBBOCK-COOPER CENTRAL EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

    911 students

  • LUBBOCK-COOPER LAURA BUSH MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

    859 students

  • LUBBOCK-COOPER EAST EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

    802 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 yield7.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$17,987

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$1,184
Loan principal$187,346
Down payment$46,836
Total interest paid$238,949

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 ratio1.13
Monthly cost to own$1,688
Monthly rent$1,499

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
21st percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79423?
The typical home in 79423 is worth $234,182, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79423?
Home values in 79423 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 79423?
A typical home in 79423 rents for about $1,499 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 79423?
The effective property tax rate in 79423 is 1.6% — roughly $3,700 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79423?
ZIP code 79423 has a population of 46,998 and a median household income of $84,933.

#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
    $226,154
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Idalou, TX

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $267,058
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Lubbock, TX

    Typical home
    $193,698
    Gross yield
    8.7%

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