ZIP Code 76548
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Harker Heights · Bell County · Texas
- Population
- 26,344
- Median income
- $80,520
- Median home value
- $287,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.2%
- Land area
- 40.2 sq mi
656/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.8
Chicago
ZIP code 76548 in Harker Heights, Texas has a population of 26,344. The median household income is $80,520, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $287,800, 3% above the US average. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76548 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.2 square miles in Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas. The area is home to 26,344 residents, producing a population density of 656 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 76548 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76548 sits at $80,520 (7% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,844. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $287,800 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,145 per month, and 61.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bell County, so you can benchmark 76548 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 76548
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76548.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 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 76548, Harker Heights, 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
26,344
Population
40.2
Area (sq mi)
656
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76548?
32.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
9.6%
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?
$80,520
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$37,844
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 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?
13,036
Total Housing Units
12,337
Occupied Units
699
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,800
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$1,145
Median Rent
2001
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76548 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 173 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 210 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 214 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 224 |
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 539 business establishments in ZIP 76548, employing approximately 7,866 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,317,000.
539
Businesses
7,866
Employees
$308.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 93 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 41 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.6% |
| Information | 12 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.6% |
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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