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Borger, TX
City in Hutchinson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79007.
Population
12,226
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,354
ZIP codes
1
Borger and its ZIP codes
Borger at a glance
- Borger is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 236th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $61,583 a year, 22% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,400 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Borger, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Borger, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,583
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$103,400
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,458), German Americans (1,467), Irish Americans (1,372).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hutchinson County. PPP loans are for Borger.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,757
7,708 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $6,450 per person
PPP loans
$24.38M
258 loans, 2,434 jobs reported
How people get to work
Borger, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Borger, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 27°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Borger, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.8%
U.S. 11.1% +7.7 pts
ZIP codes in Borger
1 in or overlapping Borger. Population shown
Cities near Borger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SanfordTown | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| FritchCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| StinnettCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Lake Meredith EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SkellytownTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| White DeerTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| PanhandleTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| PampaCity | 25 mi | 9 |
| MorseCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Borger, TX in?
- Borger is in Hutchinson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Borger, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Borger include 79007.
- What is the population of Borger, TX?
- About 12,226 people live in Borger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Borger?
- Nearby places include Sanford (8.5 mi), Fritch (12 mi), Stinnett (12 mi), Lake Meredith Estates (12 mi), Skellytown (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023