ZIP code 79720

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79720 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Big Spring, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 79720 ZIP code area.

79720 is the zip code for

Big Spring, TX

Also in this location:
Sand Springs, TX
Total population
33,640▲
Housing units
12,529▼
Land area
(sq. miles)
910.98
Density
(people per sq. mile)
36.93▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
3.11

Demographic data for zip code 79720

Gender:

Male
19,041▲
Female
14,599▼
Median age
Male
38.70
Female
37.90
Gender

Households:

Total households
10,805▼
Family households
7,352▼
Nonfamily households
3,453▲
Average household size
2.55▲
Average family size
3.09▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
12,529▼
Occupied housing units
10,805▼
Owner-occupied
7,260▼
Renter-occupied
3,545▲
Vacant housing units
1,724▼
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
2,161▲
5 to 9 years
2,101▼
10 to 14 years
1,957▼
15 to 19 years
2,432▲
20 to 24 years
2,426▲
25 to 34 years
4,527▼
35 to 44 years
4,000▼
45 to 54 years
5,881▲
55 to 59 years
2,218▲
60 to 64 years
1,538▲
65 to 74 years
2,318▼
75 to 84 years
1,553▼
85 years and over
528▼
Median age
38.40▲
Age

Race:

White
17,777
Hispanic or Latino
12,928
Black or African American
2,067
Asian
255
American Indian & Alaska Native
216
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
11
Other (One Race)
76
Two or More Races
310
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79720

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
26,884
Civilian labor force
12,787
Employed
11,734
Unemployed
1,053
Armed Forces
6
Not in labor force
14,091
Percent Unemployed
8.2%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
11,463
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
9,105
Carpooled
1,520
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
3
Walked
383
Other means
191
Worked at home
261
Mean travel time
17.5 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
11,734
Management / business / science / arts
2,866
Service
2,813
Sales / office
2,701
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,903
Production / transportation / material moving
1,451
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
11,734
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
1,100
Construction
901
Manufacturing
637
Wholesale trade
224
Retail trade
1,603
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
560
Information
140
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
529
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
424
Educational services / health care / social assistance
2,997
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
825
Public administration
1,103
Other services
691
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
11,734
Private wage & salary workers
7,984
Government workers
2,938
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
784
Unpaid family workers
28
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
10,593
Less than $10,000
938
$10,000 to $14,999
816
$15,000 to $24,999
1,375
$25,000 to $34,999
1,378
$35,000 to $49,999
1,476
$50,000 to $74,999
2,239
$75,000 to $99,999
938
$100,000 to $149,999
967
$150,000 to $199,999
332
$200,000 or more
134
Median household income
$41,999
Mean household income
$54,427
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
20.1%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79720

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Bauer El
108 N W 9th St		(432) 264-412130718315.9
Big Spring Aep
1801 S Goliad
(Other/Alternative School)		(432) 264-4115000.0
Big Spring H S
707 E 11th Pl		(915) 264-36411,03737713.7
Forsan Elementary At Elbow
F M 818 And Nichols St		(432) 398-54443357614.6
Goliad Intermediate School
200 Goliad St		(432) 264-411156829514.7
Kentwood El
2500 Merrily Dr		(432) 264-41302016014.6
Marcy El
2101 Wasson Rd		(432) 264-414447224715.9
Moss El
3200 Fordham Ave		(432) 264-414833614414.9
Washington El
1201 N Birdwell Ln		(432) 264-412631219215.0
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Public libraries around Big Spring, TX

NameAddress
Howard County Library
500 S Main St
Big Spring, TX 79720
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Universities and Colleges around 79720

NameAddressPhone
Howard College - Student Services- Women's Halls
1001 North Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, TX 79720		(432) 267-2379
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79720

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Matheny School And Hospital
Main Street
Peapack, NJ 7977		(908) 234-001187
Big Spring State Hospital
Lamesa Highway
Big Spring, TX 79720		(915) 267-8216202
Crane Memorial Hospital1310 South Alford Street
Crane, TX 79731		(915) 558-355528
Desert Springs Medical Center3300 South Fm 1788
Midland, TX 79711		(915) 563-120048
Healthsouth Rehab Hospital
1800 Heritage Boulevard
Midland, TX 79707		(915) 520-160060
Martin County Hosp District610 North St Peter Street
Stanton, TX 79782		(915) 756-334521
Mccamey HospitalHighway 305 South
Mccamey, TX 79752		(915) 652-862646
Medical Center Hospital
500 West Fourth Street
Odessa, TX 79761		(915) 640-4000334
Memorial Hospital821 Jeffee Drive
Kermit, TX 79745		(915) 586-586425
Midland Memorial Hospital
2200 West Illinois Avenue
Midland, TX 79701		(915) 685-1111251
Odessa Regional Hospital
520 East Sixth Street
Odessa, TX 79761		(915) 334-820081
Pecos County General Hospital305 West Fifth Street
Iraan, TX 79744		(915) 639-287114
Pecos County Memorial HospitalSanderson Highway
Fort Stockton, TX 79735		(915) 336-224131
Permian Regional Medical Center
720 Hospital Drive
Andrews, TX 79714		(915) 523-2200175
Rankin Hospital District1105 Elizabeth Street
Rankin, TX 79778		(915) 693-244320
Reeves County Hospital
2323 Texas Street
Pecos, TX 79772		(915) 447-355144
Scenic Mountain Medical Ctr
1601 West 11th Place
Big Spring, TX 79720		(915) 263-1211122
Veterans Affairs Med Center300 Veterans Boulevard
Big Spring, TX 79720		(915) 263-7361189
Ward Memorial Hospital406 South Gary Street
Monahans, TX 79756		(915) 943-251136
Westwood Medical Center
4214 Andrews Highway
Midland, TX 79703		(915) 522-227386
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 79720

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
DAYS INN SUITES BIG SPRING2701 SOUTH GREGG STREET
Big Spring, TX 79720		4469100
BEST WESTERN PALACE INN STES915 LAMESA HIGHWAY
BIG SPRING, TX 79720		-108130
Comfort Inn Big Spring2900 E I 20
Big Spring, TX 79720		627479
QUALITY INN BIG SPRING300 TULANE AVENUE
BIG SPRING, TX 79720		-60110
Holiday Inn Express Big Springs1109 N Aylesford St
Big Springs, TX 79720		-109120
HAMPTON INN SUITES BIG SPRING805 West 1-20 Highway
Big Spring, TX 79720		---
LA QUINTA IS BIG SPRING1120 IH20 West
Big Spring, TX 79720		---
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79720

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Denny's1710 E 3rd St
Big Spring, TX 79720		American, Hamburgers915-267-2201
Long John Silver's2403 S. Gregg
Big Spring, TX 79720		American, Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood915-267-2290
Als & Son Bar B Q1810 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Barbecue915-267-8921
Brandin Iron InnSan Angelo Highway
Big Spring, TX 79720		Fast Food915-267-7661
Burger King2000 Fm 700
Big Spring, TX 79720		Fast Food, Hamburgers915-263-0469
Burger King800 W Interstate 20
Big Spring, TX 79720		Fast Food, Hamburgers915-263-3881
Carlos Restaurant308 NW 3rd St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Mexican, Spanish915-267-9141
Domino's Pizza2202 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Pizza915-267-4111
Hunan Restaurant1201 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Chinese915-267-4509
KFC1711 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Fast Food915-263-1031
Marthas Cafe1307 E 4th St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Mexican915-267-8044
McDonald's110 N Douglas
Big Spring, TX 79720		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches915-264-7730
Pizza Inn1702 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Fast Food, Pizza915-263-1381
Red Mesa Grill2401 S Gregg
Big Spring, TX 79720		American432-263-2205
Santa Fe SandwichesBig Spring Mall
Big Spring, TX 79720		Sandwiches915-267-3114
Sonic Drive-In1200 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs915-263-6790
Spanish Inn Restaurant200 NW 3rd St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Mexican915-267-9340
Subway Sandwiches & Salads1000 Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches915-267-7827
Taco Bell2311 S Gregg St
Big Spring, TX 79720		Fast Food, Mexican915-264-7706
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Crime Rates in Big Spring, TX

Crime rates in Big Spring, TX:

Total
1,813
Violent Crime
197
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
35
Robbery
26
Aggravated Assault
136
Property Crime
1,616
Burglary
429
Larceny & Theft
1,112
Motor Vehicle Theft
75
Arson
9
Big Spring, TX

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