ZIP Code 79720: Big Spring, Texas
ZIP code 79720 covers part or all of Big Spring in Howard County, Texas. Its reference point is at latitude 32.2787 and longitude -101.4578 (32°16'43.3"N 101°27'28.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 79720
Big Spring, TX has 2 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 79720, they include 79721.
Across Howard County there are 5 ZIP codes listed, and Texas has 2,742 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 79721 in Big Spring, TX, about 4.9 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 79720 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Spring |
| County | Howard County |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Latitude | 32.2787 |
| Longitude | -101.4578 |
| DMS | 32°16'43.3"N 101°27'28.1"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 79721 (Big Spring, 4.9 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 79720
Map centered on 32.2787, -101.4578. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Big Spring, TX
Video: Big Spring, TX
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ZIP Codes Near 79720
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 79720, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 79720, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Coahoma, TX (8.1 mi east), Forsan, TX (13 mi southeast) and Knott, TX (15 mi northwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Coahoma, TX – 8.1 mi east
- Forsan, TX – 13 mi southeast
- Knott, TX – 15 mi northwest
- Lenorah, TX – 23 mi west
- Stanton, TX – 23 mi southwest
- Ackerly, TX – 23 mi northwest
- Westbrook, TX – 25 mi east
- Tarzan, TX – 30 mi west
- Garden City, TX – 30 mi south
- Ira, TX – 31 mi northeast
Schools Near Big Spring, TX
If you are moving to ZIP code 79720, check the school district serving Big Spring and Howard County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Coahoma and Forsan can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 79720.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Big Spring. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 79720 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Big Spring, TX can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 79720 may also use facilities in nearby Coahoma, Forsan and Knott.
Shopping and Dining in Big Spring
For places to eat and shop near Big Spring, TX, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 79720.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Big Spring, Texas can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 79720.
To research local history, try searching for Howard County records and archives along with the name Big Spring.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 79720, Coahoma lies about 8.1 mi to the east, Forsan lies about 13 mi to the southeast, Knott lies about 15 mi to the northwest, Lenorah lies about 23 mi to the west and Stanton lies about 23 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Big Spring show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 79720
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Big Spring,Texas,USA. - panoramio”): Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Driving Downtown Big Spring, TX (Dash Cam)” by RGRVA Small Town Downtowns & other Dash Cam Drives, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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