466
Population
39.8
Median Age
6.3%
College Grads
▼ 84% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 79721 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Spring |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Howard County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 2,439 ft |
| Latitude | 32.224895 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -101.527363 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 100.0% (466)
Female 0.0% (0) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White7.3%
Hispanic85.4%
Black3.2%
Other4.1%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | -99.99 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 6.3% ▼ 84% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (4.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 97 (43.9%) |
| Some College | 38 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 62 (28.1%) |
| Bachelors | 4 (1.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (4.5%) |
Education
No HS4.5%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College17.2%
Associates28.1%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate4.5%
Housing & Income
Financials
| Avg HH Size | -99.99 |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 79721 is in Big Spring, TX, in Howard County.
ZIP code 79721 is located in Texas (TX).
ZIP code 79721 is in Howard County, TX.
ZIP 79721 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 79721 is 466 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 79721
ZIP code 79721 is located in Big Spring, Texas, within Howard County. With a population of 466, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years.
The population of 79721 is primarily Hispanic (85.41%). Residents are less-educated — 6.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79721 in Big Spring, TX is characterized as less-educated, and a middle-aged community.