76548 ZIP Code — Harker Heights, TX
Bell County, Texas
ZIP code 76548 is located in Harker Heights, Texas, within Bell County. It covers approximately 16.10 square miles and serves a population of 32,608 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.
About ZIP code 76548
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $71,845.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
32,608
population
16.10
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76548 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76548
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Harker Heights | Acceptable |
| Harker Heights | Acceptable |
| Harker Heights | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76559 Nolanville (2.9 mi)
76543 Killeen (4.3 mi)
76541 Killeen (6.7 mi)
76513 Belton (7.9 mi)
76542 Killeen (9.1 mi)
76571 Salado (9.4 mi)
76549 Killeen (10.8 mi)
76544 Fort Hood (13.1 mi)
76502 Temple (14.2 mi)
76504 Temple (16 mi)
76537 Jarrell (17 mi)
76554 Little River Academy (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,608 |
| Population density | 2,025 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.62 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.0535 |
| Longitude | -97.6397 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 254 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
32,608
Population
2,025
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$71,845
Median household income
$33,867
Per capita income
$239,400
Median home value
$1,062
Median monthly rent
55.9%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
7,466
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
934
Under 5
935
1,428
5–9
1,430
1,579
10–14
1,583
1,486
15–19
1,488
818
20–24
820
2,043
25–34
2,048
2,819
35–44
2,824
2,015
45–54
2,020
1,042
55–59
1,044
537
60–64
538
1,161
65–74
1,164
326
75–84
326
100
85+
100
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,759 | 29.9% |
| 18 and over | 22,849 | 70.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,177 | 9.7% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.4%
Black or African American
27.3%
Two or more races
10.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,047 | 45.4% |
| Black or African American | 9,656 | 27.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,628 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,715 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 1,175 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1,151 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 654 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 297 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $71,845 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
9.0%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k–$300k
35.8%
$300k–$500k
23.9%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,062 |
| Owner occupied | 55.9% |
| Renter occupied | 44.1% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 64.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.7% |
| Electricity | 91.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,377 | 46.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 710 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,164 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,404 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,303 | 45.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,308 | 19.8% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.2% | 34.6% |
| Married | 50.9% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 543 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 599 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,732 | 43.9% |
| High school | 2,281 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,617 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Public administration
11.9%
Professional & management
11.4%
Retail trade
7.7%
Other services
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Construction
6.1%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.8% |
| Government | 24.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
17.7%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.7% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 22.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,823 | 27.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 42.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 10.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,739 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,248 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 779 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 367 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,273 | 89.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,389 | 84.0% |
| Born in different state | 11,850 | 36.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,884 | 5.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,335 | 10.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,535 | 46.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,149 | 12.7% |
| French | 1,437 | 4.4% |
| English | 1,094 | 3.4% |
| Italian | 921 | 2.8% |
| Polish | 461 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 78 | 0.2% |
| German | 60 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76548
What city is ZIP code 76548 in?
ZIP code 76548 is primarily assigned to Harker Heights, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76548 in?
ZIP code 76548 falls within Bell County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76548 have a large veteran population?
28% of civilians in ZIP code 76548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 76548?
ZIP code 76548 has an estimated population of 32,608 residents, with a density of 2,025 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76548?
The median household income in ZIP code 76548 is $71,845, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76548?
The median home value in ZIP code 76548 is $239,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 76548 in?
ZIP code 76548 observes the CST timezone.