Copperas Cove, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76522
Coryell County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,534
- 119/sq mi High-density area
- $72,206
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Copperas Cove pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 119
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76522 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 76522 (Copperas Cove, TX) fell -4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.7 in 2023 to 239.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76522 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas, with 35,534 residents across 297.6 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76522 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,206 (4% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,659. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,800 (25% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,051; owner occupancy is 62.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Coryell County, so 76522 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 76522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Copperas Cove, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$34,659
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76522 ranks nationally
Copperas Cove, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,206 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US 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
18,143housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76522, 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 (35,534 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 76522 in?
ZIP code 76522 (Copperas Cove) is located in Coryell County, Texas. Coryell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coryell-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76522?
ZIP code 76522 in Copperas Cove, TX has a population of 35,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76522?
The median household income in ZIP 76522 is $72,206, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76522?
The median home value in ZIP 76522 is $185,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76522 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76522?
ZIP code 76522 has 456 business establishments employing approximately 5,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76522?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76522 are: Retail trade (80), Other services (except public administration) (76), Accommodation and food services (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76522?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76522 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 76522?
In ZIP code 76522, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 76522?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76522 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76522?
In ZIP code 76522, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76522 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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