Howard County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 5 ZIP codes · 4 cities
5
ZIP codes
34,128
population (2021)
-2.5%
pop change since 2010
48227
FIPS code
Howard County ZIP code map
About Howard County
Howard County is located in Texas and contains 5 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,128 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.5% from 35,012 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Howard County is 48227.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,128 |
| 2010 population | 35,012 |
| Change | -2.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48227 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Howard County
ZIP codes for Howard County, TX (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79511 | Coahoma | Howard | View map |
| 79720 | Big Spring | Howard | View map |
| 79721 | Big Spring | Howard | View map |
| 79733 | Forsan | Howard | View map |
| 79748 | Knott | Howard | View map |
Demographics & statistics
33,877
Population
37.5
Median age
$67,323
Median household income
$33,207
Per capita income
$106,533
Median home value
$653
Median monthly rent
71.1%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
10,083
Housing units
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,204
Under 5
806
1,285
5–9
859
1,278
10–14
855
1,439
15–19
962
1,175
20–24
786
3,032
25–34
2,029
2,968
35–44
1,985
2,974
45–54
1,990
1,165
55–59
780
1,159
60–64
775
1,548
65–74
1,036
768
75–84
514
303
85+
202
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,504 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 26,373 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,371 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.2%
Hispanic or Latino
13.6%
Two or more races
9.1%
Other race
6.3%
Black or African American
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,200 | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,347 | 13.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,584 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 2,484 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,974 | 5% |
| Asian | 389 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 246 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
18.1%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.3% |
| Median income | $67,323 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.5%
$50k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k–$300k
21.0%
$300k–$500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
7.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,533 |
| Median rent / month | $653 |
| Owner occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter occupied | 28.9% |
| Vacant | 20.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 34.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.6% |
| Electricity | 60.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,645 | 70.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 743 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,738 | 10.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,872 | 17.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,446 | 46.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,009 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 15.2% |
| Married | 50.8% | 61.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.9%
Some HS, no diploma
13.5%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 417 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 477 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,551 | 39.8% |
| High school | 1,583 | 17.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,492 | 30.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Agriculture & mining
16.9%
Transportation & utilities
15.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Retail trade
9.0%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Construction
4.5%
Public administration
4.2%
Professional & management
4.0%
Other services
2.2%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.2% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 13.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.3% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
21.4%
18 and over
12.9%
Married-couple families
10.7%
Female-led households
11.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 30.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 51.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,777 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 51.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,867 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 2,667 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,555 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,901 | 90.8% |
| Born in same state | 30,585 | 89.2% |
| Born in different state | 25,033 | 71.5% |
| Foreign born | 316 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,976 | 9.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 763 | 34.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,553 | 7.5% |
| French | 2,552 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1,773 | 5.2% |
| Polish | 110 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 90 | 0.3% |
| German | 68 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.6% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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