Big Spring, TX ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

79720 & 79721 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Big Spring, TX

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ZIP Codes:	79720 & 79721 (PO Box) [See All]
County:	Howard County, TX
Area Code:	432
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	26,144 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Big Spring, TX [Learn More]
Coordinates:	32.2056, -101.4790
Land Area:	986.05 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Big Spring, TX has 2 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
79720	Standard	31,948	95.06%	Vealmoor
79721	P.O. Box	1,660	4.94%

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Population & Demographics

Big Spring, TX has 30,898 residents, with an average household size of 2.4. The gender split is 57.6% male and 42.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.5%) and 35-39 (5.5%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 50.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 12.6% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	33,608
Total Households:	11,242
Total Housing Units:	13,500
Average Household Size:	2.55
Average Family Size:	3.10

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	26,144
Total Households:	8,320
Total Housing Units:	9,965
Average Household Size:	2.55
Average Family Size:	3.24

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	33,645	33,787	34,255	34,470	34,787	35,080	35,231	35,357	35,025	34,454	33,034	32,855	30,898
Decennial Census	33,640	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	33,608	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.8

Male Median Age: 38.8

Female Median Age: 47.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,075	1,037	1,141	1,094	999	1,434	1,735	1,725	1,582	1,425	1,190	1,226	1,105	880	579	359	210	258
Female	957	1,007	1,133	958	789	958	991	921	813	784	876	919	904	815	611	450	324	344
Total	2,032	2,044	2,274	2,052	1,788	2,392	2,726	2,646	2,395	2,209	2,066	2,145	2,009	1,695	1,190	809	534	602

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	22,717	50.86%
Black:	1,714	3.84%
Hispanic:*	15,767	35.30%
Asian:	396	0.89%
American Indian:	392	0.88%
Hawaiian:	25	0.06%
Other:	3,656	8.19%
Total:	44,667	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	19,054	56.69%	38.8 years
Females:	14,554	43.31%	47.3 years
Total:	33,608	100%	38.8 years

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	15,247	58.32%	37.5 years
Females:	10,897	41.68%	36.4 years
Total:	26,144	100%	37.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	27,230	88.13%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	279	0.90%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	707	2.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,682	10.97%
Total Population:	30,898	100%
Total Native Population:	27,509	89.03%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,389	10.97%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Big Spring, TX have an average household income of $71,194 (lower than the State by 6.7%, and lower than the Nation by 9.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($86,228 vs $41,228). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,999	$42,935	$45,000	$47,404	$48,671	$50,578	$51,048	$51,873	$54,479	$57,450	$60,122	$66,655	$71,194
Median Family Income	$55,429	$55,920	$57,998	$58,833	$58,659	$62,816	$60,658	$60,745	$65,446	$63,929	$70,563	$80,421	$86,228
Median NonFamily Income	$25,915	$27,393	$26,029	$29,264	$29,753	$30,827	$30,669	$32,520	$33,855	$37,549	$34,329	$40,000	$41,228
Median Male Income	$38,995	$40,904	$44,423	$42,473	$41,291	$44,534	$46,671	$48,774	$53,309	$56,284	$37,869	$67,776	$71,934
Median Female Income	$28,284	$29,148	$30,024	$31,425	$31,129	$30,081	$28,169	$29,032	$30,692	$31,461	$32,335	$39,025	$40,878

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	12,856	51.04%
Unemployed:	707	2.81%
Not In Labor Force:	11,624	46.15%
Total:	25,187	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,456	34.66%
Service:	2,459	19.13%
Sales and Office:	2,168	16.86%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,822	14.17%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,951	15.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	12,856	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Big Spring, TX, the median home value is $146,500 - much lower than the State by 43.7%, and up $42,100 (40.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $994 per month - much lower than the State by 25.8%, and up $122 (14.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Big Spring pay under $1,000 (49.4%). About 49.4% pay under $1,000 and 3.5% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.1% (48.7% have a mortgage) and renters make up 36.9% - owners are lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$62,600	$63,500	$65,700	$70,500	$72,900	$80,500	$85,200	$93,300	$99,800	$104,400	$122,200	$132,700	$146,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	292	8.12%
$500 to $999:	1,397	38.84%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,232	34.25%
$1,500 to $1,999:	289	8.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:	67	1.86%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	42	1.17%
No Rent:	278	7.73%
Total:	3,597	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$630	$680	$695	$723	$784	$831	$841	$875	$873	$872	$891	$983	$994

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,650	32.22%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,081	36.03%
Renter Occupied:	3,597	31.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,328	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,328	85.12%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,981	14.88%
Total Housing Units:	13,309	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

14.0% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (33.1%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 79.3%, which is below the state rate (85.7%). The share of people in poverty is 10.4%, which is about the same as the state rate (10.5%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), down 5.1 percentage points since 2011 and down 3.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,105	9.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,020	9.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,287	33.59%
Some college, no degree:	5,184	23.89%
Associate's degree:	1,744	8.04%
Bachelor's degree:	2,301	10.61%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,056	4.87%
Total:	21,697	100%
High school graduate or higher:	17,572	80.99%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,357	15.47%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	17,089	56.07%
Public Insurance:	9,322	30.59%
No Insurance:	4,066	13.34%
Total:	30,477	100%
Has Health Insurance:	26,411	86.66%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.5%	12.0%	12.7%	13.0%	13.3%	12.4%	12.0%	14.7%	13.9%	12.2%	11.2%	10.4%	10.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	337	5.03%
Kindergarten:	446	6.66%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,836	42.32%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,550	23.13%
College or graduate school:	1,532	22.86%
Total:	6,701	100%
Early Childhood:	783	11.68%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,832	72.11%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Big Spring supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 689 business establishments, employing about 8,793 people with an annual payroll of $528,803,000. USPS data shows 12,188 residential mailboxes and 925 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	12,188Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	925Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	15,935Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	9,718Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	774Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	689Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$133,426,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$528,803,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	8,793Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Big Spring, TX is located in Howard County, within the Big Spring, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13700). It spans 6 of Texas's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,11st, and 19th). This Micro area has a population of 33,127 people, about 101.5% of whom live in Big Spring. ZIP Codes here cover 986.052 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.073 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Big Spring, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	13700Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	33,127Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	986.052 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.073 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,11,19Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	08236Source: Census
Place Name:	Big Spring city; TexasSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Big Spring, TX

Knott, TX ~16.2 miles
Coahoma, TX ~18.0 miles
Lenorah, TX ~22.6 miles
Garden City, TX ~23.4 miles
Stanton, TX ~27.9 miles
Westbrook, TX ~30.0 miles
Midland, TX ~34.1 miles
Tarzan, TX ~34.5 miles
Ackerly, TX ~36.0 miles
Ira, TX ~36.5 miles
Colorado City, TX ~36.7 miles
Gail, TX ~37.2 miles
Sterling City, TX ~37.5 miles
Loraine, TX ~41.8 miles
Fluvanna, TX ~45.6 miles
Lamesa, TX ~46.1 miles
Silver, TX ~47.2 miles
Hermleigh, TX ~50.4 miles
Odessa, TX ~52.4 miles
Gardendale, TX ~54.8 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	21,417	86.47%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	233	0.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	615	2.48%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,504	12.59%
Total Population:	24,769	100%
Total Native Population:	21,650	87.41%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,119	12.59%

Employed:	9,901	48.93%
Unemployed:	662	3.27%
Not In Labor Force:	9,671	47.80%
Total:	20,234	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,714	30.75%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,859	32.39%
Renter Occupied:	3,253	36.86%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,826	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,826	85.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,467	14.25%
Total Housing Units:	10,293	100%

Less than 9th grade:	1,843	10.71%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,713	9.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,894	34.24%
Some college, no degree:	4,064	23.61%
Associate's degree:	1,300	7.55%
Bachelor's degree:	1,634	9.49%
Graduate or professional degree:	768	4.46%
Total:	17,216	100%
High school graduate or higher:	13,660	79.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,402	13.95%

White:	16,883	46.75%
Black:	1,590	4.40%
Hispanic:*	13,861	38.38%
Asian:	349	0.97%
American Indian:	309	0.86%
Hawaiian:	20	0.06%
Other:	3,099	8.58%
Total:	36,111	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	3,391	34.25%
Service:	2,020	20.40%
Sales and Office:	1,609	16.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,395	14.09%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,486	15.01%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,901	100%

Less than $500:	228	7.01%
$500 to $999:	1,290	39.66%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,155	35.51%
$1,500 to $1,999:	289	8.88%
$2,000 to $2,499:	67	2.06%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	42	1.29%
No Rent:	182	5.59%
Total:	3,253	100%

Private Insurance:	12,564	53.42%
Public Insurance:	7,290	30.99%
No Insurance:	3,667	15.59%
Total:	23,521	100%
Has Health Insurance:	19,854	84.41%

All ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics of Big Spring, TX

79720 & 79721 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Big Spring, TX

Big Spring, TX has 2 ZIP Codes

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Big Spring, TX

Sources & References