City

Belton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bell County  ·  Texas

👥44,855Population
💰$82,366Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$260,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.3%Hispanic: 24.1%Black: 6.1%Asian: 2.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White62.3%
Hispanic24.1%
Black6.1%
Asian2.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma291 (1.1%)
HS Graduate5,660 (22.2%)
Some College3,845 (15.1%)
Associates4,169 (16.3%)
Bachelors2,542 (10%)
Graduate Degree9,024 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 22.2%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad22.2%
Some College15.1%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,366 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$260,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,216/mo
Total Housing Units16,004
Vacant Units983

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
65%
About Belton, TX

Belton is a city in Texas, located in Bell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 44,855 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Belton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,366 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Belton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,216 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belton is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (62.29%).

Belton, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Belton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76513 44,855 $82,366 $260,200 $1,216 2.6% 45.3% 69.6%