ZIP code 79720: Big Spring, TX
79720 is a ZIP code in Big Spring, Texas, mainly in Howard County, part of the Big Spring, TX micro area. About 29,936 people live here.
- Population
- 29,936
- Median household income
- $68,785
- Typical home value
- $139,500+4.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,032gross, per month
- Median age
- 37.3
- Homeowners
- 69.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 79720 details
| City | Big Spring |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Howard County (also partly Glasscock County, Borden County, Martin County) |
| Metro area | Big Spring, TX |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 986 sq mi, plus 3.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 30 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 32.19998, -101.50482 |
Median rent in 79720 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $900/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $754/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,042/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,272/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,392/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 79720
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79721 | Big Spring, TX | 2.2 mi | 352 |
| 79733 | Forsan, TX | 10.2 mi | 371 |
| 79748 | Knott, TX | 16.1 mi | 232 |
| 79749 | Lenorah, TX | 19.6 mi | 477 |
| 79511 | Coahoma, TX | 21.2 mi | 1,811 |
| 79782 | Stanton, TX | 22.1 mi | 3,867 |
| 79713 | Ackerly, TX | 24.9 mi | 840 |
| 79565 | Westbrook, TX | 26.5 mi | 202 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 79720?
A typical home in ZIP code 79720 is worth about $139,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $68,785 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $139,500 homeWhat can a $68,785 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 79720
What city is ZIP code 79720?
ZIP code 79720 is in Big Spring, TX, in Howard County.
What county is ZIP code 79720 in?
79720 is mainly in Howard County, Texas, and partly in Glasscock County, Borden County and Martin County.
What is the population of ZIP code 79720?
About 29,936 people live in ZIP code 79720, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 79720 in?
79720 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Big Spring have?
Big Spring, TX also uses 79721.