ZIP Code 79720 Demographics

Howard County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79720 compared to county averages.

Total Population

32,297

↓ 6.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$66,655

↓ 0.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$132,700

↓ 0.2% vs county

Median Age

37.7 yrs

↓ +0.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

↓ +4.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79720 compares to Howard County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79720 $67k Howard $67k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79720 $133k Howard $133k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

66.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$983

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79720 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$132,700
Down Payment (20%)$26,540
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$843P&I: $671 | Tax: $133 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$983
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $140/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79720, sorted by distance.

79733 12.2 mi away howard county

About Howard County

Howard County is located in Texas and has a total population of 34,488. The county's median household income is $67,243 and median home value is $132,900. ZIP code 79720 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Howard County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.