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What county is Lubbock, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Lubbock, Texas is in Lubbock County. Lubbock mailing addresses (ZIP codes named Lubbock) also reach Hockley County and Lynn County, so check your street.

Lubbock at a glance

Population261,078Largest place in Lubbock County
Land area143.2 sq mi1,823 people per sq mi
Share of Lubbock County83%of the county's residents live here
County seatYes
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line11 mito Hockley County

How close is Lubbock to a county line?

The center of Lubbock (its Census internal point) is about 11 mi from the Hockley County line. Homes near the edge of town can be much closer; if you live near a line, check your address and the lookup will tell you how far you are from it.

What ZIP codes are in Lubbock?

26 ZIP codes use the name Lubbock or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIPPost office nameCounty (land share)
79401LubbockLubbock County
79402LubbockLubbock County
79403LubbockLubbock County
79404LubbockLubbock County
79406LubbockLubbock County
79407LubbockHockley County 62%, Lubbock County 38%
79408LubbockLubbock County
79409LubbockLubbock County
79410LubbockLubbock County
79411LubbockLubbock County
79412LubbockLubbock County
79413LubbockLubbock County
79414LubbockLubbock County
79415LubbockLubbock County
79416LubbockLubbock County
79423LubbockLubbock County 79%, Lynn County 21%
79424LubbockLubbock County
79430LubbockLubbock County
79452LubbockLubbock County
79453LubbockLubbock County
79457LubbockLubbock County
79464LubbockLubbock County
79490LubbockLubbock County
79491LubbockLubbock County
79493LubbockLubbock County
79499LubbockLubbock County

About Lubbock County

County seat: Lubbock. FIPS code 48303. Population 314,633. All Lubbock County facts.

Towns near Lubbock

  • Wolfforth: 7.6 mi away, Lubbock County
  • Shallowater: 11 mi away, Lubbock County
  • Ransom Canyon: 12 mi away, Lubbock County
  • Idalou: 14 mi away, Lubbock County
  • Slaton: 16 mi away, Lubbock County
  • Abernathy: 18 mi away, Hale County

Lubbock has about 261,078 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lubbock, TX in?
Lubbock, Texas is in Lubbock County. Lubbock mailing addresses (ZIP codes named Lubbock) also reach Hockley County and Lynn County, so check your street. The county seat of Lubbock County is Lubbock.
What ZIP codes are in Lubbock, TX?
79401, 79402, 79403, 79404, 79406, 79407, 79408, 79409, 79410, 79411, 79412, 79413, 79414, 79415, 79416, 79423, 79424, 79430, 79452, 79453, 79457, 79464, 79490, 79491, 79493, 79499.
Is Lubbock the county seat of Lubbock County?
Yes.
What time zone is Lubbock, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Lubbock address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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