City

Booker, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lipscomb County  ·  Texas

👥1,519Population
💰$69,236Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$144,000Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.7%Hispanic: 56.6%Black: 0.7%Other: 5%Race
White37.7%
Hispanic56.6%
Black0.7%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (5.5%)
HS Graduate219 (29.5%)
Some College70 (9.4%)
Associates162 (21.8%)
Bachelors57 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree194 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College9.4%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,236 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$144,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units701
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Booker, TX

Booker is a city in Texas, located in Lipscomb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,519 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Booker is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,236 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Booker is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Booker is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (56.62%).

Booker, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Booker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79005 1,519 $69,236 $144,000 $860 6.9% 33.8% 79.0%