Temple, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76501
Bell County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,897
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,532
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Temple pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76501 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76501 (Temple, TX) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 319.2 in 2023 to 310.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Temple, Bell County, Texas, home to 16,897 residents across 302.8 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76501 reports a modest median household income of $62,532 (17% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,748. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,500 (30% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,021; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bell County, so 76501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 76501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Temple, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76501.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
26 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76501, Temple, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,897
Population
302.8
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76501?
36.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
7.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,532
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,748
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76501 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Temple, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,532 37th percentile higher than 37% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,492housing units
7,492
Total Housing Units
6,546
Occupied Units
946
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,021
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76501 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 204 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 241 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 297 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 319 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 310 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 334 business establishments in ZIP 76501, employing approximately 6,020 people with a combined annual payroll of $314,865,000.
334
Businesses
6,020
Employees
$314.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 36 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76501 vs 76508 →
ZIP 76501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76504
Temple (76504)
24,268 residents
- 76501
Temple (76501)
16,897 residents
- 76579 4,258
Troy (76579)
4,258 residents
- 76569 2,498
Rogers (76569)
2,498 residents
- 76554 2,104
Little River Academy (76554)
2,104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76579
Troy (76579)
$85,480 median income
- 76554
Little River Academy (76554)
$75,500 median income
- 76569
Rogers (76569)
$65,491 median income
- 76501
Temple (76501)
$62,532 median income
- 76504
Temple (76504)
$52,803 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76501 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76501, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,897 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 76501 in?
ZIP code 76501 (Temple) is located in Bell County, Texas. Bell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bell-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76501?
ZIP code 76501 in Temple, TX has a population of 16,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76501?
The median household income in ZIP 76501 is $62,532, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76501?
The median home value in ZIP 76501 is $172,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76501 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76501?
ZIP code 76501 has 334 business establishments employing approximately 6,020 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76501 are: Other services (except public administration) (49), Retail trade (45), Construction (36). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76501 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76501?
In ZIP code 76501, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 76501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76501 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76501?
In ZIP code 76501, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76501 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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