79721 ZIP Code — Big Spring, TX
Howard County, Texas
ZIP code 79721 is located in Big Spring, Texas, within Howard County. It covers approximately 0.04 square miles and serves a population of 558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
About ZIP code 79721
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 63% of households.
558
population
0.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79721 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79721
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Big Spring | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 558 |
| Population density | 13,950 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 227 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.2506 |
| Longitude | -101.4786 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 432 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
558
Population
13,950
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$1,397
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
5.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
25–34
110
0
35–44
255
0
45–54
114
0
55–59
49
0
60–64
14
0
65–74
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 558 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 16 | 2.9% |
| Median age | 41.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
5.8%
Other race
5.5%
Asian
3.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 34 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 3.1% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 0.0% |
| Married | 32.4% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.8%
Some HS, no diploma
36.9%
HS graduate
18.1%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
0.9%
Bachelor's degree
4.1%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 42.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 5.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 0.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 558 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 354 | 63.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 327 | 58.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 13 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 131 | 23.5% |
| Born in same state | 131 | 23.5% |
| Born in different state | 49 | 8.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 427 | 76.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 15 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79721
What city is ZIP code 79721 in?
ZIP code 79721 is primarily assigned to Big Spring, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79721 in?
ZIP code 79721 falls within Howard County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79721?
Approximately 63% of households in ZIP code 79721 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79721?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 79721?
ZIP code 79721 has an estimated population of 558 residents, with a density of 14,684 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79721 in?
ZIP code 79721 observes the CST timezone.