76554 ZIP Code — Little River Academy, TX

Bell County, Texas

ZIP code 76554 is located in Little River Academy, Texas, within Bell County. It covers approximately 8.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76554

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,656.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 76554 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

2,509

population

8.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Little River Academy	Acceptable
Little River Academy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76534 Holland (6.2 mi) 76569 Rogers (8.1 mi) 76508 Temple (8.6 mi) 76502 Temple (9.1 mi) 76513 Belton (9.6 mi) 76501 Temple (10.7 mi) 76504 Temple (10.7 mi) 76511 Bartlett (12.3 mi) 76571 Salado (12.9 mi) 76518 Buckholts (15.4 mi) 76559 Nolanville (16.2 mi) 76579 Troy (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,509
Population density	314 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	8.00 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	30.9747
Longitude	-97.3666
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	42.4%	45.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	18.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,509

Population

314

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$72,656

Median household income

$27,133

Per capita income

$158,000

Median home value

$1,073

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

718

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

170

Under 5

166

117

5–9

114

111

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

203

25–34

198

168

35–44

163

109

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	846	33.7%
18 and over	1,663	66.3%
65 and over	274	10.9%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.1%

Hispanic or Latino 16%

Two or more races 11.3%

Other race 7.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%

Asian 1.9%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,736	58.1%
Hispanic or Latino	479	16%
Two or more races	337	11.3%
Other race	235	7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	74	2.5%
Asian	56	1.9%
Black or African American	52	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	45.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	18.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	22.3%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$72,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,000
Median rent / month	$1,073
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.5%
Electricity	73.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	398	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	118	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	241	29.9%
Households with children under 18	314	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	214	26.5%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	14.5%
Married	48.4%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	1.0%	7.6%
Divorced	16.9%	23.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 26.0%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	10.2%
Kindergarten	16	2.4%
Elementary school	389	57.6%
High school	88	13.0%
College / grad school	113	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Retail trade 11.1%

Other services 8.4%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.9%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,173	86.6%
Spanish	182	8.4%
Other Indo-European	179	8.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,372	94.5%
Born in same state	2,350	93.7%
Born in different state	1,839	73.3%
Foreign born	22	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	137	5.5%
Not a US citizen	31	22.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	283	11.3%
Arab	231	9.2%
French	186	7.4%
Dutch	24	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	0.8%
English	12	0.5%
Irish	6	0.2%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76554

What city is ZIP code 76554 in?

ZIP code 76554 is primarily assigned to Little River Academy, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76554 in?

ZIP code 76554 falls within Bell County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76554 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 76554 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 76554 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 76554 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76554?

The median home value in ZIP code 76554 is $158,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 76554?

ZIP code 76554 has an estimated population of 2,509 residents, with a density of 313 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76554 in?

ZIP code 76554 observes the CST timezone.