City

Fort Hood, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bell County  ·  Texas

👥26,896Population
💰$59,753Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂21.7Median Age
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.0% Female 33.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 22.1%Black: 18.3%Asian: 3.3%Other: 7%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic22.1%
Black18.3%
Asian3.3%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
14%
18–24
43%
25–44
29%
45–64
3%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.35
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,591 (18.6%)
Some College1,090 (12.8%)
Associates2,315 (27.1%)
Bachelors1,239 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree2,285 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18.6%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 27.1%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.6%
Some College12.8%
Associates27.1%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 0.2%Renter: 99.8%Tenure
Owner0.2%
Renter99.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
55%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,753 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Rent$1,367/mo
Total Housing Units6,944
Vacant Units2,245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
27%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
50%
About Fort Hood, TX

Fort Hood is a city in Texas, located in Bell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,896 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.7 years.

Economically, Fort Hood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,753 is below the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The population of Fort Hood is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%.

Fort Hood, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Fort Hood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76544 26,896 $59,753 $1,367 2.6% 41.2% 0.2%