Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 22 min6:38 am – 9:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 56 min7:47 am – 5:43 pm
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People53,478 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.422,084 householdsMedian household income $97,231Median home value $296,300Median rent $1,218 a month69% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $5,051 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.1% unemployment rate69% of adults are in the labour force, 27,986 employedMain industries: education and health care 31%, retail 13%, professional and business services 10%Average commute 18 minutes83% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages46% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 18% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 87%, Spanish 9%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighLubbock County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsDrought Very HighHail Very HighStrong wind Very HighWinter weather Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality93% of days had good air in 2025314 of 338 days measured22 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 24, worst day 167main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Lubbock County monitors, TX
Internet at home94% of households have a broadband subscription83% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterLubbock Public Water Systemserves 275,041 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
