ZIP Code 79007

Borger, in ZIP code 79007, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $63,929 and per-capita income of $31,328. Home values center on $112,900, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.34% means owners pay a noticeable share of that value each year. Adding an 8.25% combined sales tax rate raises the overall cost of living, so everyday purchases carry a heavier premium here than in many parts of Texas. Taken together, these figures point to a working- to middle-income area where taxes take a real bite out of household budgets.