Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,505 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 54,872 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 30,559 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 45,424 (20.5%) |
| Bachelors | 24,985 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 62,123 (28.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,171 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $214,020 ▼ 23% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,209/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 154,595 |
| Vacant Units | 14,380 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bell County is located in Texas and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 392,583 residents. With a median age of 32.42, it is a relatively young county.
Bell County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,171 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Bell County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $214,020 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,209.
The residents of Bell County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.9%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Bell County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 23 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76511 | Bartlett | 2,473 | $64,215 | $180,200 | $768 | 1.7% | 23.8% |
| 76513 | Belton | 44,855 | $82,366 | $260,200 | $1,216 | 2.6% | 45.3% |
| 76544 | Fort Hood | 26,896 | $59,753 | — | $1,367 | 2.6% | 41.2% |
| 76548 | Harker Heights | 33,071 | $80,847 | $268,000 | $1,113 | 4.2% | 44.9% |
| 76534 | Holland | 2,812 | $81,000 | $208,000 | $1,039 | 2.2% | 38.4% |
| 76541 | Killeen | 18,571 | $36,739 | $97,500 | $858 | 13.0% | 24.1% |
| 76542 | Killeen | 53,631 | $72,891 | $228,500 | $1,237 | 8.5% | 41.1% |
| 76543 | Killeen | 33,713 | $51,239 | $140,700 | $1,099 | 9.2% | 28.2% |
| 76549 | Killeen | 56,083 | $62,536 | $202,100 | $1,363 | 7.5% | 35.6% |
| 76554 | Little River Academy | 2,199 | $73,558 | $162,400 | $1,190 | 3.1% | 35.2% |
| 76559 | Nolanville | 6,896 | $72,388 | $184,600 | $1,159 | 1.4% | 41.0% |
| 76569 | Rogers | 2,946 | $72,400 | $118,500 | $912 | 1.6% | 25.2% |
| 76571 | Salado | 9,454 | $103,341 | $395,800 | $1,172 | 3.3% | 53.9% |
| 76501 | Temple | 17,223 | $50,764 | $151,000 | $879 | 8.7% | 31.0% |
| 76502 | Temple | 51,175 | $80,504 | $252,100 | $1,411 | 6.3% | 48.5% |
| 76504 | Temple | 24,856 | $50,420 | $162,600 | $1,106 | 6.9% | 33.0% |
| 76579 | Troy | 5,729 | $83,146 | $225,500 | $1,185 | 3.4% | 38.5% |