County ProfileTX
Howard County
Population: 34,860 · 5 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
34,860
People
Median age
36.7
Housing
Total households
12,191
Income
Median household income
$69,649
Housing
Total housing units
14,048
Employment
Employment rate
52.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
15.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
86.4%
County details
Local time 03:43:12(CT)| Name | Howard |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 5total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 432 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 32.3034298, -101.4387208 |
| Land area | 900.8 sq miles(2,333 km²) |
Map of Howard county, Texas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Howard County
Compare the largest cities in Howard County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring | 26,144 | $67,581 | 2ZIPs |
| Coahoma | 945 | $68,828 | 1ZIPs |
| Forsan | 225 | $92,950 | 1ZIPs |
| Knott | 103 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Howard County
Review the most populated postal areas across Howard County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79720 | Big Spring | $68,785 | 31,948 |
| 79721 | Big Spring | — | 1,660 |
| 79511 | Coahoma | $117,578 | 1,182 |
| 79733 | Forsan | $92,950 | 225 |
| 79748 | Knott | — | 103 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS