ZIP Code 79078

In ZIP code 79078, which takes in Borger, per-capita income sits at $25,774, so household budgets here have limited slack once routine costs are covered. Property taxes are assessed at the county level at an effective rate of 1.34%, meaning a homeowner's annual bill scales directly with assessed value. Day-to-day purchases carry a combined sales tax of 6.25%, a cost that shows up on groceries, fuel, and other essentials regardless of housing status. Together these obligations shape how far each paycheck stretches for area households.