76501 ZIP Code — Temple, TX

Bell County, Texas

ZIP code 76501 is located in Temple, Texas, within Bell County. It covers approximately 118.24 square miles and serves a population of 17,200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76501

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $50,855. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 76501 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,200

population

118.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Temple	Acceptable
Temple	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76508 Temple (6.8 mi) 76569 Rogers (8.3 mi) 76579 Troy (8.6 mi) 76504 Temple (9.7 mi) 76502 Temple (10.5 mi) 76554 Little River Academy (10.7 mi) 76656 Lott (11.9 mi) 76524 Eddy (13 mi) 76518 Buckholts (14.9 mi) 76570 Rosebud (15.1 mi) 76534 Holland (15.2 mi) 76513 Belton (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,200
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	118.24 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	31.0774
Longitude	-97.2310
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	52.8%	45.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	33.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

17,200

Population

145

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$50,855

Median household income

$27,202

Per capita income

$147,700

Median home value

$879

Median monthly rent

65.3%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

5,121

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

495

Under 5

520

639

5–9

671

525

10–14

551

857

15–19

900

452

20–24

475

959

25–34

1,007

985

35–44

1,034

1,096

45–54

1,151

545

55–59

572

502

60–64

527

796

65–74

835

401

75–84

420

139

85+

146

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,394	25.5%
18 and over	12,806	74.5%
65 and over	2,737	15.9%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.4%

Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

Black or African American 14.3%

Two or more races 13.2%

Other race 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Asian 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,035	49.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3,121	15.4%
Black or African American	2,898	14.3%
Two or more races	2,690	13.2%
Other race	943	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	464	2.3%
Asian	144	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	26	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	45.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	33.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$50,855

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,700
Median rent / month	$879
Owner occupied	65.3%
Renter occupied	34.7%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.7%
Electricity	66.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,914	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	208	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,296	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,182	33.1%
Households with children under 18	2,187	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,094	31.7%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	32.9%
Married	49.3%	41.1%
Separated	1.5%	3.1%
Widowed	1.8%	8.8%
Divorced	12.1%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	96	2.0%
Kindergarten	247	5.3%
Elementary school	1,905	40.7%
High school	1,550	33.1%
College / grad school	887	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Retail trade 11.1%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 37.6%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	29.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,584	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.4%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	20.0%
Uninsured under 19	15.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,185	94.1%
Spanish	1,032	6.4%
Other Indo-European	1,008	6.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,027	93.2%
Born in same state	15,643	90.9%
Born in different state	11,915	69.3%
Foreign born	384	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,173	6.8%
Not a US citizen	283	24.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,137	6.6%
French	966	5.6%
Arab	359	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	102	0.6%
Polish	70	0.4%
German	24	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76501

What city is ZIP code 76501 in?

ZIP code 76501 is primarily assigned to Temple, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76501 in?

ZIP code 76501 falls within Bell County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76501?

25% of residents in ZIP code 76501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76501 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 76501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76501 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 76501 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76501?

The median home value in ZIP code 76501 is $147,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 76501 in?

ZIP code 76501 observes the CST timezone.