ZIP Code 76543 in Killeen, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Killeen, Texas
County:Bell County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:30:42 PM
Population:30,545 [See All]
Area Code:254
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:31.1094, -97.6700
Land Area:35.568 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 76543 has 30,545 residents and 12,250 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 30.1 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (38.4%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (30.5%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:30,545Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:33,713Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:35,290Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:858.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,239Source: Census ACS
Households:12,250Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$140,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.24Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--30,92429,80629,58830,10329,89129,38529,25630,37830,26832,03133,35033,22033,713
Decennial Census30,430------------------30,545------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 30.1

Male Median Age: 28.9

Female Median Age: 31.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,3191,0711,1171,0221,5361,5151,16393877967062269272755036423012979
Female1,2671,1201,0331,0091,6461,5421,2641,053912782789904863709491301191146
Total2,5862,1912,1502,0313,1823,0572,4271,9911,6911,4521,4111,5961,5901,259855531320225
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,32027.51%
Black:11,72334.61%
Hispanic:*7,93523.43%
Asian:1,0022.96%
American Indian:3060.90%
Hawaiian:4921.45%
Other:3,0969.14%
Total:33,874100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14,52347.55%28.9 years
Females:16,02252.45%31.4 years
Total:30,545100%30.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:28,42784.32%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2,6837.96%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,5234.52%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,0807.72%
Total Population:33,713100%
Total Native Population:31,11092.28%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,6037.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $51,239, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $9,387 (22.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,158. Family households earn a median of $54,851 versus $37,115 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,736). By gender, male median income is $45,551 and female is $36,923, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,628 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 76.1%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,852$40,366$39,704$40,354$38,149$39,474$41,019$41,950$41,081$44,131$45,723$49,021$51,239
Median Family Income$48,382$47,736$46,141$47,271$44,406$45,220$47,284$48,365$48,005$46,031$48,029$52,254$54,851
Median NonFamily Income$34,189$32,116$29,357$30,419$28,955$30,810$30,386$30,360$28,514$32,033$32,290$36,257$37,115
Median Male Income$36,170$34,353$35,401$36,360$35,790$36,842$36,550$36,808$37,065$36,549$38,448$42,419$45,551
Median Female Income$31,279$30,969$29,209$27,575$26,139$28,214$29,603$29,804$30,060$30,878$32,198$35,454$36,923
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12,78157.32%
Unemployed:1,5526.96%
Not In Labor Force:7,96435.72%
Total:22,297100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,78629.62%
Service:2,86022.38%
Sales and Office:2,86222.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,33610.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,93715.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,781100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $140,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $52,200 (58.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,200. The median gross rent is $1,099, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $310 (39.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $252. Of occupied housing, owners make up 39.82% (54.21% with a mortgage, 45.79% free-and-clear) and renters 60.18% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.57%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$88,500$89,200$90,200$89,200$88,700$89,000$88,500$89,400$91,500$96,900$102,400$123,100$140,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:891.09%
$500 to $999:3,03237.24%
$1,000 to $1,499:3,88347.69%
$1,500 to $1,999:85610.51%
$2,000 to $2,499:570.70%
$2,500 to $2,999:470.58%
$3,000 or more:220.27%
No Rent:1561.92%
Total:8,142100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$789$788$802$802$803$807$807$834$847$888$938$1,036$1,099
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,92121.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,46718.23%
Renter Occupied:8,14260.18%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,530100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,53088.43%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,77011.57%
Total Housing Units:15,300100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8,38354.79%
Multi-Family Units:5,77437.74%
Other Units:1,1437.47%
Total Housing Units:15,300100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 15.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 18.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 39.90%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 16.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.05%). College enrollment is 25.86%, which is on par with the state rate (23.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5032.51%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2896.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,03630.12%
Some college, no degree:6,81834.02%
Associate's degree:2,35311.74%
Bachelor's degree:2,15610.76%
Graduate or professional degree:8854.42%
Total:20,040100%
High school or higher:18,24891.06%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,04115.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:17,31248.65%
Public Insurance:12,38534.81%
No Insurance:5,88616.54%
Total:35,583100%
Has Health Insurance:29,69783.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty13.6%16.5%15.6%17.2%18.0%16.3%15.0%16.6%16.2%15.7%16.3%18.0%16.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4055.07%
Kindergarten:5166.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,59645.05%
High school (grades 9-12):1,40117.55%
College or graduate school:2,06425.86%
Total:7,982100%
Early Childhood:92111.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,51369.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 76543 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 502 business establishments, employing about 7,310 people with an annual payroll of $306,820,000. USPS data shows 14,173 residential mailboxes and 782 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,173Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:782Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:31,791Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,930Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,647Source: USPS
# of Businesses:502Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$75,668,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$306,820,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,310Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 76543 is located in Bell County, Texas, within the Killeen-Temple, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28660) and Texas's 11st and 31st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 485,850 people, about 6.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 76543. It covers 35.568 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.267 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Killeen-Temple, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:28660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:485,850Source: Census
MSA:Killeen-Temple, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:35.568 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.267 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:11,31Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:27832.17, 2154.49 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4839148Source: Census
Place Name:Killeen city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


76544 | | 76542

Schools in ZIP Code 76543


ZIP Code 76543 is part of 4 school districts, including: Killeen Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Belton Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Salado Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Troy Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 14 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Gateway Middle 1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Killeen H S 500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Manor Middle 1700 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Peebles El 1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Rancier Middle 3301 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Brookhaven El 3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Gateway H S 4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Hay Branch El 6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Killeen Jjaep 4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Ira Cross Jr El 1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Killeen Independent School District
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County 4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
Bell Co J J A E P 4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Belton Independent School District
Bell Co Jjaep 4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Salado Independent School District
Troy J J A E P 4800 E Rancier
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Troy Independent School District
Excellent Covenant Christian Academy 3621 E Veterans Memorial Blvd
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Private School
Killeen Adventist Junior Academy 3412 Lake Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 76543


Yahweh Beauty Academy 431 North 38th Street
Killeen, TX 76543-4153
Type: Post Secondary
Vista College-Killeen 1001 S Fort Hood St
Killeen, TX 76541
Type: Post Secondary
Texas A&M University-Central Texas 1001 Leadership Place
Killeen, TX 76549
Type: Post Secondary
Central Texas College 6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76549-4199
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor 900 College St
Belton, TX 76513-2599
Type: Post Secondary
Central Texas Beauty College-Temple 2010 South 57th Street
Temple, TX 76504-6948
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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