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Lipscomb County, TX
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Lipscomb County, Texas.
Population
2,918
Land area
932sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Lipscomb County
Lipscomb County at a glance
- Lipscomb County is 97% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,560, 8% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,300 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $876 a month.
- Its largest cities are Booker (1,311), Higgins (462) and Follett (305).
Local data for Lipscomb County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lipscomb County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,560
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$124,300
Median rent
$876/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (879), German Americans (402), Irish Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,293
1,182 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$139,667
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.7M
FY 2026, $9,071 per person
PPP loans
$15.4M
291 loans, 1,188 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$32.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lipscomb County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lipscomb County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
672
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 18°F
22.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lipscomb County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lipscomb County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lipscomb County, TX?
- Booker is the largest city or town in Lipscomb County, with about 1,311 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lipscomb County?
- Lipscomb County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79005, 79024, 79034, 79046, 79056.
- What is the population of Lipscomb County, TX?
- About 2,918 people live in Lipscomb County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lipscomb County?
- Lipscomb County borders Ochiltree County, Beaver County, OK, Ellis County, OK, Hemphill County, Roberts County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023