Borger, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Borger, TX is a small incorporated city located in Hutchinson County in the state of Texas. Our data estimates 12,718 residents, places it at 35.660°N, 101.401°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Borger, TX?

What is the population of Borger, TX?

Borger has an estimated population of 12,718. That makes it the 234th largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Borger is roughly 8.8 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Texas with a similar population include Athens (12,753), Elgin (12,733), La Homa (12,729), Manvel (12,671), Port Neches (12,655). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Borger differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Borger?

Borger has about 1,412 people per square mile (545 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 73% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Borger use?

Borger uses 2 ZIP codes: 79007, 79008. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Borger in?

Borger is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Clovis, NM, about 132 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Borger located in Texas?

Borger lies in the northern part of Texas, at 35.660° north latitude and 101.401° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 426 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Guymon, OK, roughly 71 miles to the north, which shows how near Borger is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Amarillo, TX, 40 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Borger, TX?

The closest listed place to Borger is Pampa, TX, 25.7 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Borger in?

Borger is in Hutchinson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48233. The county contains 5 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Fritch (3,658), Stinnett (1,770), Lake Meredith Estates (483), Sanford (156). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Borger from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Borger is closest to Denver, CO at about 341 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,526 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Borger?

No. In our data, Borger in Hutchinson County, Texas is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Borger?

If you are weighing Borger, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.