76549 ZIP Code — Killeen, TX
Bell County, Texas
ZIP code 76549 is located in Killeen, Texas, within Bell County. It covers approximately 94.10 square miles and serves a population of 55,730 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.
About ZIP code 76549
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 $185,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $62,607.
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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 27% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
55,730
population
94.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76549 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76549
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Killeen | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76542 Killeen (3.9 mi)
76541 Killeen (7.3 mi)
76543 Killeen (10.1 mi)
76548 Harker Heights (10.8 mi)
76539 Kempner (11.3 mi)
76559 Nolanville (12.9 mi)
78608 Briggs (13.1 mi)
76527 Florence (14.8 mi)
76544 Fort Hood (15.6 mi)
76571 Salado (16.5 mi)
76513 Belton (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 55,730 |
| Population density | 592 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 94.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.0424 |
| Longitude | -97.8213 |
| 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 | 44.9% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
55,730
Population
592
People per sq mi
28.8
Median age
$62,607
Median household income
$27,447
Per capita income
$185,600
Median home value
$1,248
Median monthly rent
51.9%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
11,813
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,623
Under 5
2,726
2,409
5–9
2,504
2,452
10–14
2,548
1,764
15–19
1,834
2,140
20–24
2,225
5,119
25–34
5,322
3,847
35–44
3,998
2,906
45–54
3,021
1,363
55–59
1,417
1,052
60–64
1,094
1,110
65–74
1,154
447
75–84
464
94
85+
97
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,530 | 31.5% |
| 18 and over | 38,200 | 68.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,366 | 6.0% |
| Median age | 28.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
36.6%
White
32.3%
Two or more races
12.3%
Hispanic or Latino
10.2%
Other race
4.1%
Asian
3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22,685 | 36.6% |
| White | 20,053 | 32.3% |
| Two or more races | 7,602 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,322 | 10.2% |
| Other race | 2,548 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1,896 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 653 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 293 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $62,607 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
6.0%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
30.6%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,248 |
| Owner occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter occupied | 48.1% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 23.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% |
| Electricity | 94.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,720 | 45.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 796 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,392 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,490 | 33.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,022 | 41.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,367 | 12.2% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 31.7% |
| Married | 54.7% | 46.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
27.6%
Some college, no degree
32.4%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 637 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,100 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 7,570 | 42.9% |
| High school | 3,149 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 5,197 | 29.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Public administration
12.4%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
4.9%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 27.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.5% |
| Government | 27.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
20.5%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 22.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 14.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 2.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.0% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 26.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9,375 | 27.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 39.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,381 | 90.4% |
| Spanish | 1,966 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,236 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 112 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 348 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 51,571 | 92.5% |
| Born in same state | 46,529 | 83.5% |
| Born in different state | 19,821 | 35.6% |
| Foreign born | 5,042 | 9.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,159 | 7.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,786 | 67.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,450 | 6.2% |
| Italian | 2,001 | 3.6% |
| French | 1,350 | 2.4% |
| English | 370 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 147 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 125 | 0.2% |
| German | 52 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.8% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76549
What part of Killeen is ZIP code 76549?
ZIP code 76549 covers a portion of Killeen, Texas, within Bell County.
What county is ZIP code 76549 in?
ZIP code 76549 falls within Bell County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 76549 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 76549 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 76549 have a large veteran population?
27% of civilians in ZIP code 76549 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76549?
The median home value in ZIP code 76549 is $185,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 76549?
ZIP code 76549 has an estimated population of 55,730 residents, with a density of 592 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 76549 in?
ZIP code 76549 observes the CST timezone.