City

Harker Heights, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bell County  ·  Texas

👥33,071Population
💰$80,847Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$268,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.9%Hispanic: 21.8%Black: 27%Asian: 2.9%Other: 6%Race
White39.9%
Hispanic21.8%
Black27.0%
Asian2.9%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma452 (2.3%)
HS Graduate4,269 (21.5%)
Some College2,212 (11.2%)
Associates3,980 (20.1%)
Bachelors2,429 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree6,473 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College11.2%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,847 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$268,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,113/mo
Total Housing Units12,657
Vacant Units841

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Harker Heights, TX

Harker Heights is a city in Texas, located in Bell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 33,071 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Harker Heights is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,847 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Harker Heights is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,113 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harker Heights is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 39.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Harker Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76548 33,071 $80,847 $268,000 $1,113 4.2% 44.9% 62.2%