County

Bell County, TX

23 ZIP codes  ·  14 cities  ·  Texas

👥392,583Population
💰$68,171Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$214,020Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.9%Hispanic: 25.9%Black: 21.6%Asian: 3%Other: 5.5%Race
White42.9%
Hispanic25.9%
Black21.6%
Asian3.0%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma3,505 (1.6%)
HS Graduate54,872 (24.8%)
Some College30,559 (13.8%)
Associates45,424 (20.5%)
Bachelors24,985 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree62,123 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54%Renter: 46%Tenure
Owner54.0%
Renter46.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,171 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$214,020 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,209/mo
Total Housing Units154,595
Vacant Units14,380

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About Bell County, TX

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 Codes in Bell County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%