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ZIP Code 79720
Big Spring, Texas

ZIP code 79720 is in Big Spring, located in Howard County, Texas, within the Big Spring metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 31,948. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $45,446, and about 6% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
31,948
Census ZCTA
County
Howard
FIPS 48227
Median income (est.)
$45,446
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
910.98 mi²
+ 3.111 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityBig Spring, TX
CountyHoward County (FIPS 48227)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Big Spring, TX Micro Area (13700)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.25354, -101.47264
Land / Water Area910.98 mi² land · 3.111 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 11,080 individual tax returns filed in 79720 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
29.3%
$25K–$50K
25.3%
$50K–$75K
14.8%
$75K–$100K
9.8%
$100K–$200K
15.2%
$200K+
5.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 41% of 79720's total adjusted gross income, from 6% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($45,446) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 79720's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$45,446
▲ 7.1%
Filers earning $200K+
5.6%
▲ 1.1 pt
Total filers
11,080
▼ 0.4%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79720/soi?year=… $41K 2020 $42K 2021 $45K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 79720 ZCTA.

2000
32,200
 
2010
33,640
▲ +4.5%
2020
31,948
▼ -5.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number480780
City AliasesBig Spring, Vealmoor

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79720 in?

ZIP code 79720 is in Howard County, Texas (county FIPS code 48227).

What city is ZIP code 79720?

The primary USPS city for 79720 is Big Spring, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79720 in?

79720 is part of the Big Spring, TX Micro Area (MSA code 13700).

What is the population of ZIP code 79720?

The 2020 Census population of 79720 was 31,948 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79720?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79720 is about $45,446, with around 6% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.