ZIP Code 76513
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Belton · Bell County · Texas
- Population
- 34,172
- Median income
- $80,661
- Median home value
- $289,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.5%
- Land area
- 272.9 sq mi
125/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
Chicago
ZIP code 76513 in Belton, Texas has a population of 34,172. The median household income is $80,661, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $289,600, 4% above the US average. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76513 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 272.9 square miles in Belton, Bell County, Texas. The area is home to 34,172 residents, producing a population density of 125 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 76513 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76513 sits at $80,661 (7% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,012. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $289,600 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,237 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76513 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bell County, so you can benchmark 76513 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 76513
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76513.
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 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 76513, Belton, 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
34,172
Population
272.9
Area (sq mi)
125
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76513?
36.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
9.3%
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?
$80,661
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$44,012
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 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?
16,868
Total Housing Units
15,904
Occupied Units
964
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,600
Median Home Value
+17% vs state
$1,237
Median Rent
1999
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
-4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76513 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 191 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 222 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 271 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 295 |
| 2024 | -4.0% | 283 |
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 835 business establishments in ZIP 76513, employing approximately 12,046 people with a combined annual payroll of $575,165,000.
835
Businesses
12,046
Employees
$575.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 129 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 105 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 76513 vs 76559 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76559 | Nolanville, TX | 5,051 | 6.5 mi |
| 76502 | Temple, TX | 31,545 | 6.1 mi |
| 76548 | Harker Heights, TX | 26,344 | 8.7 mi |
| 76508 | Temple, TX | 0 | 8.2 mi |
| 76571 | Salado, TX | 6,790 | 9.7 mi |
| 76554 | Little River Academy, TX | 2,104 | 9.4 mi |
| 76504 | Temple, TX | 24,268 | 9.6 mi |
| 76543 | Killeen, TX | 30,430 | 10.4 mi |
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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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