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79720 is the zip code for
Big Spring, TX
- Also in this location:
- Sand Springs, TX
- Total population
- 33,640▲
- Housing units
- 12,529▼
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 910.98
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 36.93▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 3.11
Demographic data for zip code 79720
- Male
- 19,041▲
- Female
- 14,599▼
- Median age
- Male
- 38.70
- Female
- 37.90
Gender:
- Total households
- 10,805▼
- Family households
- 7,352▼
- Nonfamily households
- 3,453▲
- Average household size
- 2.55▲
- Average family size
- 3.09▲
Households:
- Total housing units
- 12,529▼
- Occupied housing units
- 10,805▼
- Owner-occupied
- 7,260▼
- Renter-occupied
- 3,545▲
- Vacant housing units
- 1,724▼
Housing units:
- Under 5 years
- 2,161▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 2,101▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 1,957▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 2,432▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 2,426▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 4,527▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 4,000▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 5,881▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 2,218▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 1,538▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 2,318▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 1,553▼
- 85 years and over
- 528▼
- Median age
- 38.40▲
Age:
- White
- 17,777
- Hispanic or Latino
- 12,928
- Black or African American
- 2,067
- Asian
- 255
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 216
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 11
- Other (One Race)
- 76
- Two or More Races
- 310
Race:
Economic data for zip code 79720
- Population
(16 years and over) - 26,884
- Civilian labor force
- 12,787
- Employed
- 11,734
- Unemployed
- 1,053
- Armed Forces
- 6
- Not in labor force
- 14,091
- Percent Unemployed
- 8.2%
Employment status:
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 11,463
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 9,105
- Carpooled
- 1,520
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 3
- Walked
- 383
- Other means
- 191
- Worked at home
- 261
- Mean travel time
- 17.5 min.
Commuting to work:
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 11,734
- Management / business / science / arts
- 2,866
- Service
- 2,813
- Sales / office
- 2,701
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 1,903
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 1,451
Occupation:
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 11,734
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 1,100
- Construction
- 901
- Manufacturing
- 637
- Wholesale trade
- 224
- Retail trade
- 1,603
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 560
- Information
- 140
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 529
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 424
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 2,997
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 825
- Public administration
- 1,103
- Other services
- 691
Industry:
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 11,734
- Private wage & salary workers
- 7,984
- Government workers
- 2,938
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 784
- Unpaid family workers
- 28
Class of worker:
- Total households
- 10,593
- Less than $10,000
- 938
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 816
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 1,375
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 1,378
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 1,476
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 2,239
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 938
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 967
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 332
- $200,000 or more
- 134
- Median household income
- $41,999
- Mean household income
- $54,427
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 20.1%
Income:
Public schools in 79720
Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bauer El 108 N W 9th St | (432) 264-4121 | 307 | 183 | 15.9 |
Big Spring Aep 1801 S Goliad (Other/Alternative School) | (432) 264-4115 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Big Spring H S 707 E 11th Pl | (915) 264-3641 | 1,037 | 377 | 13.7 |
Forsan Elementary At Elbow F M 818 And Nichols St | (432) 398-5444 | 335 | 76 | 14.6 |
Goliad Intermediate School 200 Goliad St | (432) 264-4111 | 568 | 295 | 14.7 |
Kentwood El 2500 Merrily Dr | (432) 264-4130 | 201 | 60 | 14.6 |
Marcy El 2101 Wasson Rd | (432) 264-4144 | 472 | 247 | 15.9 |
Moss El 3200 Fordham Ave | (432) 264-4148 | 336 | 144 | 14.9 |
Washington El 1201 N Birdwell Ln | (432) 264-4126 | 312 | 192 | 15.0 |
Public libraries around Big Spring, TX
Name | Address |
---|---|
Howard County Library www.howard-county.lib.tx.us | 500 S Main St Big Spring, TX 79720 |
Universities and Colleges around 79720
Name | Address | Phone |
---|---|---|
Howard College - Student Services- Women's Halls www.howardcollege.edu | 1001 North Birdwell Lane Big Spring, TX 79720 | (432) 267-2379 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79720
Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
---|---|---|---|
Matheny School And Hospital www.matheny.org | Main Street Peapack, NJ 7977 | (908) 234-0011 | 87 |
Big Spring State Hospital www.mhmr.state.tx.us | Lamesa Highway Big Spring, TX 79720 | (915) 267-8216 | 202 |
Crane Memorial Hospital | 1310 South Alford Street Crane, TX 79731 | (915) 558-3555 | 28 |
Desert Springs Medical Center | 3300 South Fm 1788 Midland, TX 79711 | (915) 563-1200 | 48 |
Healthsouth Rehab Hospital www.healthsouth.com | 1800 Heritage Boulevard Midland, TX 79707 | (915) 520-1600 | 60 |
Martin County Hosp District | 610 North St Peter Street Stanton, TX 79782 | (915) 756-3345 | 21 |
Mccamey Hospital | Highway 305 South Mccamey, TX 79752 | (915) 652-8626 | 46 |
Medical Center Hospital www.odessamch.org | 500 West Fourth Street Odessa, TX 79761 | (915) 640-4000 | 334 |
Memorial Hospital | 821 Jeffee Drive Kermit, TX 79745 | (915) 586-5864 | 25 |
Midland Memorial Hospital www.midland-memorial.com | 2200 West Illinois Avenue Midland, TX 79701 | (915) 685-1111 | 251 |
Odessa Regional Hospital www.odessaregionalhospital.com | 520 East Sixth Street Odessa, TX 79761 | (915) 334-8200 | 81 |
Pecos County General Hospital | 305 West Fifth Street Iraan, TX 79744 | (915) 639-2871 | 14 |
Pecos County Memorial Hospital | Sanderson Highway Fort Stockton, TX 79735 | (915) 336-2241 | 31 |
Permian Regional Medical Center www.permianregional.com | 720 Hospital Drive Andrews, TX 79714 | (915) 523-2200 | 175 |
Rankin Hospital District | 1105 Elizabeth Street Rankin, TX 79778 | (915) 693-2443 | 20 |
Reeves County Hospital www.rchd.org | 2323 Texas Street Pecos, TX 79772 | (915) 447-3551 | 44 |
Scenic Mountain Medical Ctr www.smmccares.com | 1601 West 11th Place Big Spring, TX 79720 | (915) 263-1211 | 122 |
Veterans Affairs Med Center | 300 Veterans Boulevard Big Spring, TX 79720 | (915) 263-7361 | 189 |
Ward Memorial Hospital | 406 South Gary Street Monahans, TX 79756 | (915) 943-2511 | 36 |
Westwood Medical Center www.westwoodmed.com | 4214 Andrews Highway Midland, TX 79703 | (915) 522-2273 | 86 |
Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 79720
Hotel name | Address | # of Rooms | Low rate | High rate |
---|---|---|---|---|
DAYS INN SUITES BIG SPRING | 2701 SOUTH GREGG STREET Big Spring, TX 79720 | 44 | 69 | 100 |
BEST WESTERN PALACE INN STES | 915 LAMESA HIGHWAY BIG SPRING, TX 79720 | - | 108 | 130 |
Comfort Inn Big Spring | 2900 E I 20 Big Spring, TX 79720 | 62 | 74 | 79 |
QUALITY INN BIG SPRING | 300 TULANE AVENUE BIG SPRING, TX 79720 | - | 60 | 110 |
Holiday Inn Express Big Springs | 1109 N Aylesford St Big Springs, TX 79720 | - | 109 | 120 |
HAMPTON INN SUITES BIG SPRING | 805 West 1-20 Highway Big Spring, TX 79720 | - | - | - |
LA QUINTA IS BIG SPRING | 1120 IH20 West Big Spring, TX 79720 | - | - | - |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79720
Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
---|---|---|---|
Denny's | 1710 E 3rd St Big Spring, TX 79720 | American, Hamburgers | 915-267-2201 |
Long John Silver's | 2403 S. Gregg Big Spring, TX 79720 | American, Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood | 915-267-2290 |
Als & Son Bar B Q | 1810 S Gregg St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Barbecue | 915-267-8921 |
Brandin Iron Inn | San Angelo Highway Big Spring, TX 79720 | Fast Food | 915-267-7661 |
Burger King | 2000 Fm 700 Big Spring, TX 79720 | Fast Food, Hamburgers | 915-263-0469 |
Burger King | 800 W Interstate 20 Big Spring, TX 79720 | Fast Food, Hamburgers | 915-263-3881 |
Carlos Restaurant | 308 NW 3rd St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Mexican, Spanish | 915-267-9141 |
Domino's Pizza | 2202 S Gregg St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Pizza | 915-267-4111 |
Hunan Restaurant | 1201 S Gregg St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Chinese | 915-267-4509 |
KFC | 1711 S Gregg St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Fast Food | 915-263-1031 |
Marthas Cafe | 1307 E 4th St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Mexican | 915-267-8044 |
McDonald's | 110 N Douglas Big Spring, TX 79720 | Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches | 915-264-7730 |
Pizza Inn | 1702 S Gregg St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Fast Food, Pizza | 915-263-1381 |
Red Mesa Grill | 2401 S Gregg Big Spring, TX 79720 | American | 432-263-2205 |
Santa Fe Sandwiches | Big Spring Mall Big Spring, TX 79720 | Sandwiches | 915-267-3114 |
Sonic Drive-In | 1200 S Gregg St Big Spring, TX 79720 | American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs | 915-263-6790 |
Spanish Inn Restaurant | 200 NW 3rd St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Mexican | 915-267-9340 |
Subway Sandwiches & Salads | 1000 Gregg St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches | 915-267-7827 |
Taco Bell | 2311 S Gregg St Big Spring, TX 79720 | Fast Food, Mexican | 915-264-7706 |
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