City

Killeen, TX

6 ZIP codes  ·  Bell County  ·  Texas

👥161,998Population
💰$60,656Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$186,071Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.2%Hispanic: 27.3%Black: 33.9%Asian: 3.9%Other: 6.3%Race
White27.2%
Hispanic27.3%
Black33.9%
Asian3.9%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
32%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma1,160 (1.2%)
HS Graduate24,635 (26.5%)
Some College13,286 (14.3%)
Associates21,669 (23.3%)
Bachelors10,966 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree21,284 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College14.3%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51%Renter: 49%Tenure
Owner51.0%
Renter49.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,656 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$186,071 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,208/mo
Total Housing Units68,328
Vacant Units6,377

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
63%
About Killeen, TX

Killeen is a city in Texas, located in Bell County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 161,998 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.62 years.

Economically, Killeen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,655 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Killeen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,071, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,208 per month.

The population of Killeen is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 33.9%.

Killeen, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Killeen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76541 18,571 $36,739 $97,500 $858 13.0% 24.1% 23.5%
76542 53,631 $72,891 $228,500 $1,237 8.5% 41.1% 64.6%
76543 33,713 $51,239 $140,700 $1,099 9.2% 28.2% 39.8%
76549 56,083 $62,536 $202,100 $1,363 7.5% 35.6% 53.9%

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