ZIP code 79720
Where is ZIP code 79720?
Big Spring, Texas
Howard County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79720 belongs to Big Spring, Texas in Howard County. 79720 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 29,936 people live in the 79720 area, where the median household income is $68,785. The closest ZIP codes are 79721 (Big Spring, 3.7 mi southwest), 79511 (Coahoma, 6.9 mi east) and 79733 (Forsan, 13.1 mi south).
| ZIP code | 79720 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Big Spring |
| Also accepted | Vealmoor |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Howard County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 32.291, -101.4382 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 797 |
Population and income in 79720
| Population | 29,936 · higher than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 30 · lower than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.3 years · lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $68,785 · lower than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,930 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $152,500 · lower than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,032 a month |
| Housing units | 13,360 |
| Households | 11,578 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 986.01 sq mi (plus 3.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79720. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79720
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79721 | Big Spring, TX | 3.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79511 | Coahoma, TX | 6.9 mi E | Standard |
| 79733 | Forsan, TX | 13.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79748 | Knott, TX | 15 mi NW | Standard |
| 79713 | Ackerly, TX | 23 mi NW | Standard |
| 79565 | Westbrook, TX | 23.6 mi E | Standard |
| 79782 | Stanton, TX | 24.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 79749 | Lenorah, TX | 25.6 mi W | Standard |
| 79783 | Tarzan, TX | 30.9 mi W | Standard |
| 79739 | Garden City, TX | 31 mi S | Standard |
| 79738 | Gail, TX | 31.9 mi N | Standard |
| 79527 | Ira, TX | 32.4 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79720 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79720
123 MAIN ST
BIG SPRING TX 79720
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts VEALMOOR as the city name for 79720. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79720-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Big Spring, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79720?
- 79720 is a Big Spring, Texas ZIP code. Vealmoor is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79720 in?
- ZIP code 79720 is in Howard County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79720 in?
- 79720 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79720?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79720 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79720?
- About 29,936 people live in ZIP code 79720, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79720?
- The median household income in 79720 is $68,785 a year, lower than 52% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79720?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79720 are 79721 (Big Spring, 3.7 miles), 79511 (Coahoma, 6.9 miles), 79733 (Forsan, 13.1 miles) and 79748 (Knott, 15 miles).