City

Borger, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hutchinson County  ·  Texas

👥13,927Population
💰$61,701Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$94,700Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.7%Hispanic: 31.8%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1%Other: 2.4%Race
White60.7%
Hispanic31.8%
Black2.6%
Asian1.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma229 (2.9%)
HS Graduate2,254 (28.2%)
Some College1,705 (21.3%)
Associates1,663 (20.8%)
Bachelors607 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,529 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College21.3%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,701 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$94,700 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units6,671
Vacant Units1,986

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Borger, TX

Borger is a city in Texas, located in Hutchinson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 13,927 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Borger is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,701 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Borger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Borger is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.65%).

Borger, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Borger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79007 13,927 $61,701 $94,700 $846 2.3% 26.7% 77.7%