| ZIP Code | 76544 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Hood |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bell County |
| Area Code | 254 |
| Elevation | 776 ft |
| Latitude | 31.330254 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.689632 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.7 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.35 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,591 (18.6%) |
| Some College | 1,090 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 2,315 (27.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,239 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,285 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,753 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,367/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,944 |
| Vacant Units | 2,245 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,944 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,245 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.35 |
ZIP code 76544 is located in Fort Hood, Texas, within Bell County. With a population of 26,896, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21.7 years. Economically, 76544 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,753 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,367 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 76544 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%. Residents are well-educated — 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 76544 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 76544 in Fort Hood, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community.