East Lubbock
Lubbock's historic east side — deep roots, real community.
Highlights
East Lubbock is the historic heart of the city's Black community, centered on the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor east of I-27. It's home to Dunbar-Struggs and Estacado High School, Mae Simmons Park, and generations of Lubbock families. Jackson-Mahon, Guadalupe, and Heart of Lubbock are the established east-side neighborhoods already on 806 Connect; Chatman Hill, Dunbar, and Parkway are newly added here.
Know Before You Go
East Lubbock covers several named neighborhoods, not one — Jackson-Mahon, Guadalupe, and Heart of Lubbock each have their own guide and their own real business listings on 806 Connect.
MLK Boulevard (formerly Ave A) is the main north-south corridor through the east side.
Mae Simmons Park and Dunbar-Struggs are two of the area's longtime community anchors.
806 Connect Directory
Businesses in East Lubbock
Lubbock Housing Market
806 Market Snapshot
Sources: Lubbock Association of REALTORS® (May 2026) · Apartment List (Aug 2026)
East Lubbock — Common Questions
What is East Lubbock?
East Lubbock is the historic east side of the city, east of I-27 along the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor — historically the center of Lubbock's Black community. It covers several named neighborhoods including Jackson-Mahon, Guadalupe, Heart of Lubbock, Chatman Hill, Dunbar, and Parkway.
What neighborhoods are in East Lubbock?
Jackson-Mahon, Guadalupe, and Heart of Lubbock are the established east-side neighborhoods with active business listings on 806 Connect. Chatman Hill, Dunbar, and Parkway are newly added — if you know a business in one of them, list it for free.
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