79009 ZIP Code — Bovina, TX

Parmer County, Texas

ZIP code 79009 is located in Bovina, Texas, within Parmer County. It covers approximately 121.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79009

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $40,908.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 36% of households.

1,627

population

121.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bovina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79325 Farwell (7.9 mi) 79035 Friona (10.7 mi) 88135 Texico (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,627
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	369

Geography
Land area	121.83 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	34.4823
Longitude	-102.7844
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	53.0%	40.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,627

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$40,908

Median household income

$21,336

Per capita income

$104,800

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

471

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

100

20–24

105

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

132

60–64

128

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	402	24.7%
18 and over	1,225	75.3%
65 and over	201	12.4%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.5%

Two or more races 28.7%

Hispanic or Latino 27.8%

Group	Count	%
White	981	43.5%
Two or more races	646	28.7%
Hispanic or Latino	627	27.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	40.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 33.2%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	33.2%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$40,908

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 34.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,800
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	24.6%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.6%
Electricity	29.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	117	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	142	26.3%
Households with children under 18	168	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	25.4%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	41.6%
Married	37.5%	40.9%
Separated	2.3%	5.1%
Widowed	2.8%	6.3%
Divorced	31.2%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 27.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	124	34.3%
High school	183	50.6%
College / grad school	55	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 48.0%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Professional & management 7.2%

Other services 4.6%

Retail trade 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Construction 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 14.1%

Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.3%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	19.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	43.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	1.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	20.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,532	94.2%
Spanish	557	36.4%
Other Indo-European	557	36.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	925	56.9%
Born in same state	925	56.9%
Born in different state	617	37.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	702	43.1%
Not a US citizen	166	23.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	1.2%
Italian	12	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	0.7%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79009

What city is ZIP code 79009 in?

ZIP code 79009 is primarily assigned to Bovina, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79009 in?

ZIP code 79009 falls within Parmer County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79009?

Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 79009 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79009?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79009?

16% of residents in ZIP code 79009 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79009?

The median home value in ZIP code 79009 is $104,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 79009 in?

ZIP code 79009 observes the CST timezone.