ZIP Code 76501
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Temple · Bell County · Texas
- Population
- 16,897
- Median income
- $62,532
- Median home value
- $172,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.4%
- Land area
- 302.8 sq mi
56/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
Chicago
ZIP code 76501 in Temple, Texas has a population of 16,897. The median household income is $62,532, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $172,500, 38% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 302.8 square miles in Temple, Bell County, Texas. The area is home to 16,897 residents, producing a population density of 56 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 76501 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76501 sits at $62,532 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,748. The poverty rate stands at 20.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $172,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,021 per month, and 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bell County, so you can benchmark 76501 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 76501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,748
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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