76502 ZIP Code — Temple, TX
Bell County, Texas
ZIP code 76502 is located in Temple, Texas, within Bell County. It covers approximately 58.27 square miles and serves a population of 48,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.
About ZIP code 76502
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $222,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $77,704.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
48,508
population
58.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Temple | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76504 Temple (2.4 mi)
76508 Temple (3.8 mi)
76513 Belton (7 mi)
76554 Little River Academy (9.1 mi)
76579 Troy (10.5 mi)
76501 Temple (10.5 mi)
76559 Nolanville (12 mi)
76557 Moody (14.1 mi)
76548 Harker Heights (14.2 mi)
76569 Rogers (14.4 mi)
76534 Holland (15.2 mi)
76524 Eddy (15.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,508 |
| Population density | 832 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 58.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.54 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.1017 |
| Longitude | -97.4071 |
| 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 | 35.1% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
48,508
Population
832
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$77,704
Median household income
$37,824
Per capita income
$222,600
Median home value
$1,330
Median monthly rent
65.1%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
12,308
Housing units
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,002
Under 5
2,218
1,954
5–9
2,163
2,052
10–14
2,272
1,366
15–19
1,513
1,073
20–24
1,188
3,290
25–34
3,644
3,281
35–44
3,633
2,204
45–54
2,441
912
55–59
1,009
1,295
60–64
1,434
1,767
65–74
1,957
1,275
75–84
1,413
547
85+
605
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,527 | 29.9% |
| 18 and over | 33,981 | 70.1% |
| 65 and over | 7,564 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 34.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.9%
Two or more races
10.4%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Black or African American
8.1%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,215 | 65.9% |
| Two or more races | 5,581 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,920 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,347 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 2,057 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1,227 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $77,704 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
19.5%
$200k–$300k
39.9%
$300k–$500k
15.8%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,330 |
| Owner occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter occupied | 34.9% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 28.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.5% |
| 3 or more | 17.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.8% |
| Electricity | 85.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,336 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,053 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,533 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,503 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,453 | 37.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,892 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.9% | 25.4% |
| Married | 59.6% | 51.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
15.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 909 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,039 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 6,425 | 47.4% |
| High school | 2,746 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,445 | 18.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.8%
Retail trade
13.8%
Professional & management
8.4%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Public administration
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.1% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
25.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 20.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,384 | 13.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,288 | 91.3% |
| Spanish | 1,823 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,375 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 364 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,649 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 44,743 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 28,578 | 58.9% |
| Foreign born | 906 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,859 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,301 | 45.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,587 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 5,921 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 2,215 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 438 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 436 | 0.9% |
| German | 164 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 147 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 113 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76502
What city is ZIP code 76502 in?
ZIP code 76502 is primarily assigned to Temple, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76502 in?
ZIP code 76502 falls within Bell County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76502 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 76502 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 76502?
ZIP code 76502 has an estimated population of 48,508 residents, with a density of 832 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76502?
The median home value in ZIP code 76502 is $222,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76502?
The median household income in ZIP code 76502 is $77,704, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76502 in?
ZIP code 76502 observes the CST timezone.