East of I-27, MLK corridor

Jackson-Mahon

Historic East Lubbock — deep roots, real community.

  • Historic
  • East Side
  • BBQ
  • Community
  • Deep Roots
  • 24businesses in the directory
  • Eastside of town
  • Lubbock ISDschool district
  • District 1City Council

Jackson-Mahon is the historic heart of East Lubbock — a neighborhood with deep roots in Lubbock's African-American community history. East of downtown along the MLK corridor, this is ZIP 79404 territory: BBQ joints, community churches, local services, and longtime residents. It's not flashy, but it's real.

Highlights

  • ParkMae Simmons Park
  • FoodEast Side BBQ Joints
  • CommunityCommunity Churches

Know Before You Go

  1. This is a residential neighborhood — not a tourist district. Locals appreciate respectful visitors.
  2. Mae Simmons Park is the neighborhood anchor — great for pickup basketball and community events.
  3. East Lubbock BBQ is the real deal — smaller, no-frills joints with serious pitmasters.
  4. MLK Blvd runs through the neighborhood — businesses cluster here and along the side streets.

Neighborhood organizing

City Council district
District 1
Adopted City neighborhood plan
Jackson-Mahon Neighborhood Plan (PDF)Adopted April 2022

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Schools

School district for this neighborhood: Lubbock ISD. District lines can split a neighborhood street by street. Confirm your address with the district before you decide.

Prices and rent

The Lubbock market numbers, each with its source and the month it covers, live on the real estate page.

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Lubbock Housing Market

806 Market Snapshot

$249,925
Median Sale Price, Lubbock area (metro)
+4.1% vs. May 2025
79 days
Avg Days on Market
551
Monthly Home Sales
3.8
Months of Supply
$1,196
Median Monthly Rent
+1.7% YoY
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Sources: Lubbock Association of REALTORS® (May 2026, Lubbock metro area) · Apartment List (Aug 2026)

Jackson-Mahon — Common Questions

Where is Jackson-Mahon in Lubbock?

Jackson-Mahon covers most of ZIP 79404 — the area east of downtown Lubbock, roughly bounded by I-27 to the west, extending east along Martin Luther King Blvd.

What is East Lubbock known for?

East Lubbock, including the Jackson-Mahon neighborhood, is known for its deep community roots, historic African-American churches, old-school BBQ, and long-established family businesses. It's one of Lubbock's most historic communities.

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