Borger, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79007

Hutchinson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

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14,542
126/sq mi: $63,929
Median income: $112,900
Median home value: 17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Borger pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 14th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 126
people per sq mi: 81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79007 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79007 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.3 square miles in Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas. The area is home to 14,542 residents, producing a population density of 126 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79007 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79007 sits at $63,929 (15% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,328. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $112,900 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $916 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79007 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79007 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79007

Retail trade

50
Accommodation and food services

41
Other services (except public administration)

38
Health care and social assistance

31
Construction

24

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79007, Borger, TX · 2023 Accessed 2026-07-03 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,542

Population

115.3

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79007?

38.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 63.5%

African American 3.1%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 22.2%

Hispanic or Latino 31.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,929

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$31,328

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79007 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,929 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,661

Total Housing Units

4,660

Occupied Units

2,001

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%

Renter 19.4%

$112,900

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$916

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79007 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.1%	174
2021	+10.4%	192
2022	+7.0%	205
2023	+7.0%	220
2024	+11.3%	244

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 304 business establishments in ZIP 79007, employing approximately 4,894 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,755,000.

304

Businesses

4,894

Employees

$334.8M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	50	16.4%
Accommodation and food services	41	13.5%
Other services (except public administration)	38	12.5%
Health care and social assistance	31	10.2%
Construction	24	7.9%
Finance and insurance	19	6.3%
Wholesale trade	16	5.3%
Manufacturing	15	4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	13	4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	13	4.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	12	4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing	12	4.0%
Information	7	2.3%
Transportation and warehousing	5	1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79007 in? ▼

ZIP code 79007 (Borger) is located in Hutchinson County, Texas. Hutchinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hutchinson-tx.

What is the population of ZIP code 79007? ▼

ZIP code 79007 in Borger, TX has a population of 14,542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 79007? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 79007 is $63,929, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 79007? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 79007 is $112,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79007? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 79007 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 79007? ▼

ZIP code 79007 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 4,894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 79007? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79007 are: Retail trade (50), Accommodation and food services (41), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 79007? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79007 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 79007? ▼

In ZIP code 79007, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 79007? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79007 is 19.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79007? ▼

In ZIP code 79007, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79007? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 79007 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.