PlainZIP

Salado, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76571

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

6,790
22/sq mi
$111,863
Median income
$466,100
Median home value
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salado pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76571 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salado, Bell County, Texas, home to 6,790 residents across 305.9 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76571 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,863 (48% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $59,431. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. Housing costs here run $466,100 for a typical home value (88% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,188 a month; 88.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 76571, 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 76571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salado, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76571.

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 76571, Salado, 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

6,790

Population

305.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76571?

47.6

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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?

$111,863

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$59,431

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76571 ranks nationally

Salado, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,863 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,737

Total Housing Units

3,505

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$466,100

Median Home Value

+88% vs state

$1,188

Median Rent

2005

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76571 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 176
2021 +19.4% 210
2022 +27.5% 268
2023 -2.1% 262
2024 +1.8% 267

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 258 business establishments in ZIP 76571, employing approximately 2,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,165,000.

258

Businesses

2,293

Employees

$96.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 47 18.2%
Retail trade 34 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 24 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 23 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 21 8.1%
Finance and insurance 18 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.0%
Manufacturing 9 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.7%
Wholesale trade 5 1.9%
Information 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 76571 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 76571 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 76571 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 76571 ranks the highest of 5 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
76537 Jarrell, TX 3,870 8.1 mi
76559 Nolanville, TX 5,051 9.9 mi
76548 Harker Heights, TX 26,344 8.8 mi
76573 Schwertner, TX 26 9.5 mi
76513 Belton, TX 34,172 9.7 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
76543 standard
Killeen, TX
Pop: 30,430
76544 standard
Fort Hood, TX
Pop: 29,943

Related Areas

Bell County Salado, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76571 in? ▼
ZIP code 76571 (Salado) 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 76571? ▼
ZIP code 76571 in Salado, TX has a population of 6,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76571? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76571 is $111,863, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76571? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76571 is $466,100, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76571? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76571 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76571? ▼
ZIP code 76571 has 258 business establishments employing approximately 2,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76571? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76571 are: Construction (47), Retail trade (34), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76571? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76571 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 76571? ▼
In ZIP code 76571, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.5% 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 76571? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76571 is 26.9 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 76571? ▼
In ZIP code 76571, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76571? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76571 is 5.7% 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.