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ZIP 79720

Pop. 29,936·Howard County·538th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,340/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$625
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ZIP 79720 · $1,340
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,057
2 BR
$1,241
3 BR
$1,556
4 BR+
$2,004
Research median
$1,241/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,080/yr
At $1,340/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHoward County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79720 (Big Spring, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,936
Median income
$68,785
Median age
37.3
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
21.6%
24.1%
29.3%
13.4%
Under 1821.6%
18–3424.1%
35–5429.3%
55–6411.6%
65+13.4%
Gender
55.6%
44.4%
Male55.6%
Female44.4%
Race & ethnicity
62.7%
47.2%
White62.7%
Black5.3%
Hispanic47.2%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
18.9%
32.9%
32.6%
15.7%
No HS diploma18.9%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+15.7%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79720 in Big Spring, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,122 → $68,785
up 14.4%
Population
32,431 → 29,936
down 7.7%
Renter share
33.1% → 30.8%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
13.9% → 15.7%
+1.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $68,785 today, compared with $60,122 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 32,431 to 29,936 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. About 30.8% of households rent today, against 33.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 79720 covers Big Spring, TX. The median rent here is $1,340/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,057/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,241/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($68,785/yr), ZIP 79720 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79720?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79720 (Big Spring, TX) is $1,340. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79720 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79720's median rent of $1,340/mo is $625 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79720 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79720 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #538 out of 688 ZIPs at $1,340/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79720?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,340/mo in ZIP 79720. The local median household income is $68,785/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79720?

Rent in ZIP 79720 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 79720 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79720 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,340/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($68,785/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79720 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79720 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of ZIP 79720 households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79720 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79720 compare to the rest of Big Spring?

ZIP 79720 sits right at the Big Spring citywide median of $1,340/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79720 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79720 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,340/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 79720's median household income ($68,785/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79720 23%Benchmark 30%
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