Lubbock
City in Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, with 257,141 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,255 ft (992 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wolfforth, 7.7 miles SW.
- 257,141residents (2020 Census)
- 3,255 ftelevation · 992 m
- 143.2 sq miland area · 370.9 km²
- 1,796 / sq mipopulation density
- 79410main ZIP code (11 in total)
About Lubbock
Lubbock ( LUB-ək) is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 257,141 at the 2020 census (estimated at 273,071 in 2025), Lubbock is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. The city is in the northwestern part of the state, in the Great Plains region, an area known historically and geographically as the Llano Estacado, and ecologically is part of the southern end of the High Plains, lying at the economic center of the Lubbock metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 367,109 in 2024.
Lubbock's nickname, "Hub City", derives from it being the economic, educational, and healthcare hub of the multicounty region, located north of the Permian Basin and south of the Texas Panhandle, commonly called the South Plains. The area is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world and is heavily dependent on water from the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation. Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University, the sixth-largest college by enrollment in the state.
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Living in Lubbock
- Median household income
- $60,895
- Median home value
- $212,400
- Median rent
- $1,182/mo
- Median age
- 30.5
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Lubbock had 257,141 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 257,141 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,796 per sq mi (693 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lubbock at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Lubbock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 257,141 (2020) |
| Land area | 143.20 sq mi (370.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,255 ft (992 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5619° N, 101.8889° W |
| ZIP codes | 79410, 79401, 79402, 79404, 79406, 79411, 79412, 79413, 79414, 79416, 79424 |
| Official website | ci.lubbock.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4845000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lubbock
- Wolfforth7.7 mi SW
- Shallowater10.6 mi NW
- Buffalo Springs Lake11.2 mi E
- Ransom Canyon11.9 mi E
- New Deal12.0 mi N
- Idalou13.7 mi NE
- Slaton15.9 mi SE
- Smyer15.9 mi W
- New Home16.3 mi S
- Abernathy18.4 mi N
- Ropesville18.5 mi SW
- Wilson19.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Lubbock
What county is Lubbock in?
Lubbock is in Lubbock County, Texas.
What is the population of Lubbock, TX?
257,141 people lived in Lubbock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lubbock, TX?
The main ZIP code is 79410. Other ZIP codes: 79401, 79402, 79404, 79406, 79411, 79412, 79413, 79414, 79416, 79424.
What is the elevation of Lubbock?
3,255 feet (992 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lubbock?
Wolfforth (7.7 mi), Shallowater (10.6 mi), Buffalo Springs Lake (11.2 mi), Ransom Canyon (11.9 mi), New Deal (12.0 mi).
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