ZIP Code 76522
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Copperas Cove · Coryell County · Texas
- Population
- 35,534
- Median income
- $72,206
- Median home value
- $185,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.8%
- Land area
- 297.6 sq mi
119/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.1
Chicago
ZIP code 76522 in Copperas Cove, Texas has a population of 35,534. The median household income is $72,206, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $185,800, 33% below the US average. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76522 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 297.6 square miles in Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas. The area is home to 35,534 residents, producing a population density of 119 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 76522 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76522 sits at $72,206 (4% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,659. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $185,800 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,051 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76522 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Coryell County, so you can benchmark 76522 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 76522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76522.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 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 76522, Copperas Cove, 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
35,534
Population
297.6
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76522?
35.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
6.2%
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?
$72,206
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$34,659
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 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?
18,143
Total Housing Units
17,193
Occupied Units
950
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,800
Median Home Value
-25% vs state
$1,051
Median Rent
1990
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)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76522 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.7% | 162 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 185 |
| 2022 | +26.1% | 233 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 250 |
| 2024 | -4.0% | 240 |
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 456 business establishments in ZIP 76522, employing approximately 5,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,950,000.
456
Businesses
5,471
Employees
$157.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 80 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 54 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.2% |
| Information | 9 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.7% |
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 76522 vs 76539 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76539 | Kempner, TX | 7,841 | 9.1 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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