79007 ZIP Code — Borger, TX

Hutchinson County, Texas

ZIP code 79007 is located in Borger, Texas, within Hutchinson County. It covers approximately 44.44 square miles and serves a population of 13,928 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79007

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,524. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79007 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,928

population

44.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79007 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79007

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79007. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Borger	Acceptable
Borger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79083 Stinnett (7.6 mi) 79036 Fritch (15.6 mi) 79080 Skellytown (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,928
Population density	313 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	233

Geography
Land area	44.44 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.7700
Longitude	-101.2916
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	43.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	24.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,928

Population

313

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$58,524

Median household income

$29,829

Per capita income

$92,900

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

5,652

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

374

Under 5

360

506

5–9

487

564

10–14

543

675

15–19

650

454

20–24

436

822

25–34

792

885

35–44

852

784

45–54

755

508

55–59

488

423

60–64

407

691

65–74

665

253

75–84

243

158

85+

153

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,576	25.7%
18 and over	10,352	74.3%
65 and over	2,163	15.5%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%

Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

Two or more races 12.8%

Other race 5.4%

Black or African American 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	10,192	62.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,476	15.1%
Two or more races	2,102	12.8%
Other race	891	5.4%
Black or African American	382	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	187	1.1%
Asian	128	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	46	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	43.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	24.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$58,524

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.2%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,900
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	32.1%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	22.9%
1950–1959	23.5%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.3%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,347	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	322	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	741	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,072	23.9%
Households with children under 18	1,294	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,507	33.6%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	26.5%
Married	51.1%	43.3%
Separated	0.1%	0.8%
Widowed	3.6%	11.5%
Divorced	11.4%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	100	2.7%
Kindergarten	135	3.6%
Elementary school	1,788	48.3%
High school	807	21.8%
College / grad school	872	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Retail trade 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Construction 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	28.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	763	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	26.4%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	14.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,194	94.7%
Spanish	740	5.6%
Other Indo-European	694	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
Other languages	26	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,040	93.6%
Born in same state	12,818	92.0%
Born in different state	9,511	68.3%
Foreign born	222	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	888	6.4%
Not a US citizen	376	42.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,573	11.3%
Italian	1,377	9.9%
Arab	970	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	64	0.5%
Polish	33	0.2%
German	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	90.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79007

What city is ZIP code 79007 in?

ZIP code 79007 is primarily assigned to Borger, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79007 in?

ZIP code 79007 falls within Hutchinson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79007 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 79007 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79007?

The median home value in ZIP code 79007 is $92,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 79007?

ZIP code 79007 has an estimated population of 13,928 residents, with a density of 313 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79007?

The median household income in ZIP code 79007 is $58,524, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79007 in?

ZIP code 79007 observes the CST timezone.