76544 ZIP Code — Fort Hood, TX
Bell County, Texas
ZIP code 76544 is located in Fort Hood, Texas, within Bell County. It covers approximately 37.20 square miles and serves a population of 26,040 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.
About ZIP code 76544
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $9,999.
Median household income is $54,561.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
26,040
population
37.20
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76544 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76544
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Hood | Acceptable |
| Fort Hood | Acceptable |
| Fort Hood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76541 Killeen (8.9 mi)
76543 Killeen (8.9 mi)
76559 Nolanville (11.6 mi)
76548 Harker Heights (13.1 mi)
76528 Gatesville (13.2 mi)
76596 Gatesville (13.6 mi)
76598 Gatesville (14 mi)
76597 Gatesville (14 mi)
76599 Gatesville (14 mi)
76561 Oglesby (15 mi)
76549 Killeen (15.6 mi)
76513 Belton (17.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,040 |
| Population density | 700 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.2377 |
| Longitude | -97.6898 |
| 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 | 57.4% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.1% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.5% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
26,040
Population
700
People per sq mi
21.7
Median age
$54,561
Median household income
$22,442
Per capita income
$9,999
Median home value
$1,291
Median monthly rent
0.6%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
Unemployment
3,179
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,982
Under 5
911
1,186
5–9
546
612
10–14
281
2,296
15–19
1,055
6,280
20–24
2,888
3,658
25–34
1,682
1,208
35–44
556
436
45–54
200
65
55–59
30
66
60–64
30
28
65–74
13
21
75–84
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,873 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 20,167 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 72 | 0.3% |
| Median age | 21.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.5%
Black or African American
18.6%
Two or more races
9.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Asian
3.2%
Other race
3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,573 | 55.5% |
| Black or African American | 5,227 | 18.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,736 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,021 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 911 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 866 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 429 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 298 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.4% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.1% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.5% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
22.3%
$50k–$75k
26.8%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $54,561 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
56.0%
$100k–$150k
28.0%
$500k–$1M
16.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $9,999 |
| Median rent / month | $1,291 |
| Owner occupied | 0.6% |
| Renter occupied | 99.4% |
| Vacant | 42.8% |
| Single-family detached | 13.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 54.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 62.3% |
| 3 or more | 8.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.5% |
| Electricity | 74.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,446 | 81.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 29 | 0.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 312 | 7.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 420 | 10.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,750 | 65.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 65 | 1.5% |
| Average household size | 3.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 68.7% | 26.4% |
| Married | 28.9% | 67.6% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 3.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
18.4%
Some college, no degree
40.1%
Associate's degree
16.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 570 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 409 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,807 | 31.4% |
| High school | 545 | 9.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,429 | 42.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Retail trade
17.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.0%
Public administration
13.6%
Professional & management
8.1%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Construction
3.9%
Other services
3.3%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.9% |
| Government | 29.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 54.8% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 24.5% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.9%
Under 18 years
20.8%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
63.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 2.1% |
| Retirement income | 3.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 17.6% |
| High cholesterol | 14.7% |
| Diabetes | 3.7% |
| Heart disease | 1.6% |
| Stroke | 1.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 7.5% |
| Kidney disease | 1.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.1% |
| Cancer | 1.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.5% |
| Binge drinking | 26.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.7% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 20.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 29.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.1% |
| Visited dentist | 48.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 73.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,098 | 30.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 93.2% |
| Public insurance | 11.8% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,147 | 88.9% |
| Spanish | 1,127 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 831 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 112 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 176 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,549 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 23,333 | 89.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,972 | 15.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,216 | 4.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,491 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 781 | 52.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,134 | 8.2% |
| French | 1,591 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 1,409 | 5.4% |
| Polish | 406 | 1.6% |
| English | 206 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 114 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 86 | 0.3% |
| German | 73 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 16.2% |
| Internet access | 99.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76544
What city is ZIP code 76544 in?
ZIP code 76544 is primarily assigned to Fort Hood, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76544 in?
ZIP code 76544 falls within Bell County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76544 have a large veteran population?
30% of civilians in ZIP code 76544 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76544?
The median home value in ZIP code 76544 is $9,999.
What is the population of ZIP code 76544?
ZIP code 76544 has an estimated population of 26,040 residents, with a density of 700 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76544?
The median household income in ZIP code 76544 is $54,561, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76544 in?
ZIP code 76544 observes the CST timezone.