PlainZIP

Killeen, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76543

Bell County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,430
242/sq mi
$48,564
Median income
$154,000
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Killeen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
242
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76543 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76543 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Killeen, Bell County, Texas, with 30,430 residents across 125.7 square miles, a density of 242 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76543 reports a modest median household income of $48,564 (36% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,438. Local economic indicators show a 21.9% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $154,000 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,143 a month; 39.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 76543, plus 6 more within Bell County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 76543

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Killeen, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76543.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 76543, Killeen, 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

30,430

Population

125.7

Area (sq mi)

242

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76543?

29.1

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 30.4%
African American 41.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%

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?

$48,564

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$28,438

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76543 ranks nationally

Killeen, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,564 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,406

Total Housing Units

13,666

Occupied Units

1,740

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.5%
Renter 60.5%

$154,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,143

Median Rent

1987

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76543 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.9% 163
2021 +24.1% 202
2022 +19.7% 242
2023 +9.4% 265
2024 +0.2% 265

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 502 business establishments in ZIP 76543, employing approximately 7,310 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,820,000.

502

Businesses

7,310

Employees

$306.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 136 27.1%
Other services (except public administration) 69 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 53 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 52 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 7.4%
Construction 24 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 23 4.6%
Finance and insurance 23 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.2%
Information 15 3.0%
Manufacturing 9 1.8%
Wholesale trade 8 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 76543 vs 76548 →

ZIP 76543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76543 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 76543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 76543 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
76548 Harker Heights, TX 26,344 6.1 mi
76559 Nolanville, TX 5,051 4.9 mi
76541 Killeen, TX 19,206 5.3 mi
76544 Fort Hood, TX 29,943 7.0 mi
76542 Killeen, TX 40,025 10.8 mi
76513 Belton, TX 34,172 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bell County

76549 standard
Killeen, TX
Pop: 44,490
76542 standard
Killeen, TX
Pop: 40,025
76513 standard
Belton, TX
Pop: 34,172
76502 standard
Temple, TX
Pop: 31,545
76544 standard
Fort Hood, TX
Pop: 29,943
76548 standard
Harker Heights, TX
Pop: 26,344

Related Areas

Bell County Killeen, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76543 in? ▼
ZIP code 76543 (Killeen) 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 76543? ▼
ZIP code 76543 in Killeen, TX has a population of 30,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76543? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76543 is $48,564, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76543? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76543 is $154,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76543? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76543 is African American at 41.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76543? ▼
ZIP code 76543 has 502 business establishments employing approximately 7,310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76543? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76543 are: Retail trade (136), Other services (except public administration) (69), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76543? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76543 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 76543? ▼
In ZIP code 76543, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 76543? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76543 is 24.2 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 76543? ▼
In ZIP code 76543, approximately 39.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76543? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76543 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.