79720 ZIP Code – Big Spring, Texas
ZIP code 79720 is a large ZIP code located in Big Spring, Texas, within Howard County with a population of approximately 32,297 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $66,655, which is near the Texas average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $132,700, well below the national average, with 69.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $983 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (decreasing).
At 5.2%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 15.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 37.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 79733, 79748, 79749.
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ZIP 79720 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79720 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $132k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $983 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79733 – Forsan
- 79748 – Knott
- 79749 – Lenorah
- 79511 – Coahoma
- 79782 – Stanton
- 79713 – Ackerly
- 79565 – Westbrook
- 79739 – Garden City
- 79705 – Midland
- 79783 – Tarzan
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79733 | FORSAN | 397 | $73,333 |
| 79748 | KNOTT | 536 | $80,809 |
| 79749 | LENORAH | 578 | Not provided |
| 79511 | COAHOMA | 1,044 | $81,071 |
| 79782 | STANTON | 3,972 | $73,295 |