| ZIP Code | 76522 |
|---|---|
| City | Copperas Cove |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Coryell County |
| Area Code | 254 |
| Elevation | 1,136 ft |
| Latitude | 31.219045 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.968224 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.8% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 216 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,327 (24.1%) |
| Some College | 4,735 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 5,819 (22.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,615 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,508 (21%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,629 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,000 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,029/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,370 |
| Vacant Units | 942 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,370 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 942 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 76522 is located in Copperas Cove, Texas, within Coryell County. With a population of 41,895, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 76522 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,629 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 76522 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,029 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 76522 is majority White (53.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 76522 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 76522 in Copperas Cove, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 41,895 residents, a median household income of $70,629, and a median home value of $174,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.