76542 ZIP Code
Killeen, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 76542 |
| City/Town: | Killeen |
| County: | Bell |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 52,059 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,133 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,142 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,185 |
| Median Home Value: | $210,900 |
| Land Area: | 63.0 sq miles
163.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.9894, -97.7027 |
Population Information (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 52,059 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,784 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,275 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,568 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,690 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,612 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,005 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,668 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,093 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,458 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,427 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,677 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,866 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,496 | 4.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 980 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 519 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $210,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,191 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,185 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,996 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,189 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,639 | 61.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,357 | 38.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,516 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 715 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,006 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,275 | 23.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,679 | 30.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,649 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,434 | 20.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,758 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (76542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,133 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,874 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,168 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,142 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,863 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,776 | 89.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,469 | 10.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,357 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,602 | 65.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,997 | 28.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,166 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,574 | 37.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,672 | 35.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 226 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,624 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 262 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,047 | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,654 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,580 | 12.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,865 | 26.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,576 | 12.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,892 | 9.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 175 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,222 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (76542 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 694 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 646 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,067 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,336 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,004 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,993 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,356 | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,632 | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,337 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 931 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (76542 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,059 | 96.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,193 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 194 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 214 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,447 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (76542 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 146 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,434 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 719 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 153 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,175 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,421 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 70 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 921 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,527 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,421 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,948 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,199 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,642 | 12.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,871 | 82.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,266 | 67.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,994 | 30.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,518 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (76542 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,709 | 88.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,169 | 16.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,809 | 25.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 582 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 393 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,801 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (76542 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,143 | 70.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 571 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,121 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,352 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 789 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 802 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 547 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 816 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (76542 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 192 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,859 | 24.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,560 | 27.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,078 | 25.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,387 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,664 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 325 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 40 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 63 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (76542 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 194 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,522 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,951 | 14.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,831 | 38.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 6,828 | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 859 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (76542 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 687 | 3.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 92 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 17,785 | 93.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 70 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 165 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 167 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (76542 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 584 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,494 | 28.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,889 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,029 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (76542 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 443 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 450 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,796 | 15.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,566 | 22.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,204 | 36.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,909 | 16.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 227 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (76542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,590 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $569 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,191 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,996 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,266 | 48.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,452 | 23.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,642 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,988 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,667 | 40.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,870 | 15.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (76542 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,886 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,018 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,257 | 51.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 265 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,883 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,304 | 31.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (76542 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,177 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 528 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 955 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,512 | 36.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,335 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,847 | 31.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,909 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 9,693 | 28.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,389 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,159 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 941 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,827 | 67.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,391 | 19.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (76542 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,547 | 74.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,430 | 23.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,383 | 51.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,478 | 44.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,074 | 24.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 569 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (76542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 47,070 | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,917 | 7.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,989 | 127.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,989 | 127.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,989 | 127.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 614 | 15.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 318 | 8.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,742 | 44.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 112 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (76542 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,491 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,351 | 78.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,140 | 21.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,130 | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,139 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,315 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 556 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (76542 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,996 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,240 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Killeen, TX76542