Fort Hood ZIP Codes — Bell County, TX

There is one unique ZIP code in Fort Hood, Texas and it is 76544. Area code: 254.

ZIP codes

37.20

sq mi land

0.09

sq mi water

254

area code

Fort Hood, TX ZIP code map

About Fort Hood, TX

Fort Hood, Texas is a prominent military community located in Bell County in the heart of Central Texas. Served by a single ZIP code, 76544, it is one of the most recognized military installations in the United States and plays a central role in the regional economy and culture. The area is home to thousands of active-duty service members, civilian employees, and military families who make up the fabric of this unique Texas community.

Location & geography

Fort Hood is situated in Central Texas, positioned between the cities of Killeen to the east and Copperas Cove to the west, both of which serve as key gateway communities to the installation. The terrain is characteristic of the Texas Hill Country transition zone, featuring rolling limestone hills, cedar and oak brush, and open grasslands that stretch across the installation's vast grounds. Fort Hood covers 74.39 square miles of land and 0.17 square miles of water, making it one of the largest military installations in the country by area.

Community & economy

Fort Hood's community is defined by military service, with the installation supporting a large population of soldiers, their families, and the many civilians and contractors who work alongside them every day. Life on and around Fort Hood revolves around the rhythms of military duty, with schools, commissaries, recreational facilities, and medical services all oriented toward supporting service members and their dependents. The broader economic character of the region is deeply intertwined with the U.S. Army, and the installation functions almost as a self-contained city within Bell County.

Transportation

Fort Hood is accessible via several key roadways, including Interstate 14 (also known as U.S. Highway 190), which runs along the southern edge of the installation and connects it to Killeen and the broader Central Texas region. Texas State Highway 195 provides access along the installation's eastern corridor toward Georgetown and Austin to the south. The nearest commercial airport is Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK), located just a few miles east of the installation off State Highway 195, providing direct passenger service to several major hubs.

History

Fort Hood was established in 1942 as Camp Hood, named in honor of Confederate General John Bell Hood, a native Texan, and was originally created as a training center for tank destroyer units during World War II. It was redesignated as a permanent installation and renamed Fort Hood in 1950, eventually growing into the largest active-duty armored post in the United States Army. The installation has played a pivotal role in nearly every major U.S. military engagement since World War II, serving as the home of the storied 1st Cavalry Division and III Armored Corps, among other major units.

Did you know?

Fort Hood is one of only two U.S. military installations large enough to be home to two full armored divisions simultaneously, a distinction that underscores its immense strategic importance. In 2023, the installation was officially renamed Fort Cavazos in honor of General Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in U.S. Army history, though many residents and references still use the historic Fort Hood name.

ZIP codes for Fort Hood, TX (1)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
76544	Fort Hood	Bell	View map

Demographics & statistics

26,040

Population

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

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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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

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%
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	%
High blood pressure	17.6%
High cholesterol	14.7%
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	%
Binge drinking	26.6%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
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%
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

What ZIP codes does Fort Hood, TX have?

Fort Hood, TX has one ZIP code: 76544. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.