Bovina, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79009
Parmer County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,166
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $116,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bovina pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79009 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79009 covers 300.8 square miles in Bovina, Parmer County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,166 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79009 reports a modest median household income of $65,333 (14% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,254. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,300 (53% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $973; owner occupancy is 62.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Parmer County, so 79009 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bovina, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79009.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79009, Bovina, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,166
Population
300.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79009?
33.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
44.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,333
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$27,254
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79009 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Bovina, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,333 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
683housing units
683
Total Housing Units
546
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,300
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$973
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 79009, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,902,000.
30
Businesses
199
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79009 vs 79325 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79325 | Farwell, TX | 2,319 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79009, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,166 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79009 in?
ZIP code 79009 (Bovina) is located in Parmer County, Texas. Parmer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/parmer-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79009?
ZIP code 79009 in Bovina, TX has a population of 2,166 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79009?
The median household income in ZIP 79009 is $65,333, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79009?
The median home value in ZIP 79009 is $116,300, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79009 is White at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 88.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79009?
ZIP code 79009 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79009 are: Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79009?
In ZIP code 79009, 41.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79009?
In ZIP code 79009, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79009 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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