ZIP Code 79720, TX
Living in 79720
Bikeability
9
Walkability
17
Commute
87
Public Transit
8
Affordability
77
Public Safety
38
Airports
7
Hospitals
25
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
35k
Population
+1.4k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
20 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$100k
Median Home Value
+$37k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$718
Median Monthly Rent
+$287 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79720
United States45
Texas51
Howard County62
Property Crime in 79720
United States48
Texas58
Howard County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Feb | 48 | 1 | 0 |
Mar | 55 | 1 | 0 |
Apr | 64 | 1 | 0 |
May | 73 | 2 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
Aug | 81 | 2 | 0 |
Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 65 | 2 | 0 |
Nov | 53 | 1 | 1 |
Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79720
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding55
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79720, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79720, TX
Nazarene Christian Academy Big Spring
1 miles, SW
Hillcrest School
39 miles, SW
St Ann S School
41 miles, SW
First Baptist Child Development Center
41 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79720, TX
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
56 miles, SW
Angelo State University
82 miles, SE
Texas Tech University
95 miles, N
Lubbock Christian University
95 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79720, TX
Big Spring State Hospital
2 miles, NW
Martin County Hospital District
20 miles, SW
Mitchell County Hospital District
37 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79720, TX
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
48 miles, SW
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
84 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
99 miles, N
Abilene Regional Airport
105 miles, E