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Big Spring, TX
City in Howard County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79721.
Population
23,975
Land area
19.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,252
ZIP codes
1
Big Spring and its ZIP codes
Big Spring at a glance
- Big Spring is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 145th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $67,581 a year, 14% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,200 (51% below Texas) and median rent is $1,050 a month.
Local data for Big Spring, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools9
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants101
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Big Spring, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,581
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$140,200
Median rent
$1,050/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,415), German Americans (1,862), Irish Americans (1,654).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Big Spring.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,437
11,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $5,131 per person
PPP loans
$2.7M
15 loans, 201 jobs reported
How people get to work
Big Spring, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Spring, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
47
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Spring, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.9%
U.S. 11.1% +17.8 pts
ZIP codes in Big Spring
1 in or overlapping Big Spring. Population shown
Cities near Big Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sand SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.6 |
| CoahomaTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ForsanCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| StantonCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| AckerlyCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| WestbrookCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Spring, TX in?
- Big Spring is in Howard County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Big Spring, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Spring include 79721.
- What is the population of Big Spring, TX?
- About 23,975 people live in Big Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Spring?
- Nearby places include Sand Springs (8.1 mi), Coahoma (11 mi), Forsan (11 mi), Stanton (20 mi), Ackerly (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023