ZIP Code 76549: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX
Total population: 56,038 Household income: $70,871 Rent: $1,517

Overview

Total population
56,038
Rent
$1,517
Year built
2004
Household income
$70,871
Per capita income
$28,722
Poverty rate
15.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.8 persons
Rent over 30% of income
50.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Texas
County
Bell County
Total population
56,038
Adults over 25
33,289
Total households
19,837
Household size
2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$70,871
Per capita income
$28,722
Poverty rate
15.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
50.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,517
Year built
2004
Households that rent
44.7%
Households that own
55.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
32.6%
Black
38.3%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more races
17.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
26.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
73.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
22,929 (91%)
Commute time to work
26 mins
Work from home
2,265 (9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
37.1%
High school graduate or GED
27.9%
Some college or associate degree
11.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 76549 with: Bell County, TX Killeen metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 76549

Total population56,038
Rent$1,517
Year built2004
Household income$70,871
Per capita income$28,722
Poverty rate15.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

Bell County, TX

Total population386,897
Rent$1,224
Year built1996
Household income$68,865
Per capita income$34,279
Poverty rate14.5%
Unemployment rate4.1%

Killeen Metro Area, TX

Total population494,360
Rent$1,217
Year built1994
Household income$69,923
Per capita income$33,746
Poverty rate13.8%
Unemployment rate4.4%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424
Rent$1,403
Year built1992
Household income$78,476
Per capita income$40,752
Poverty rate13.8%
Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP76549 CountyBell, TXMetro AreaKilleen metro area, TXStateTexasCountryUnited States
Total population56,038386,897494,36030,188,424334,922,499
Rent$1,517$1,224$1,217$1,403$1,413
Year built20041996199419921980
Household income$70,871$68,865$69,923$78,476$80,734
Per capita income$28,722$34,279$33,746$40,752$44,673
Poverty rate15.7%14.5%13.8%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.1%4.4%4.1%4%

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Summary for 76549

Rent & Income

In 76549, the typical monthly rent is $1,517 and the typical household income is $70,871. Rent here is higher than Texas, and household income is lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 15.7%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 44.7% of households. About 50.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 76549 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 76549 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 76549 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,517 206 / 388 from lower rent $747 – $3,501
Household income $70,871 241 / 388 from higher income $30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate 15.7% 250 / 388 from lower poverty 1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 76549

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 206th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. In Texas as a whole, the range goes from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 76549 ranks 241st out of 388 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 250th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Across Texas, figures vary from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 76549 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,517 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 76549

Annual Household Income: $70,871

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 76549

Estimated Rate: 15.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 76549

In ZIP Code 76549, households that rent: 8,859 (44.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 8,859 44.7%
Owner-Occupied 10,978 55.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 76549

In ZIP Code 76549, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,449 (50.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,449 50.2%
Other renter households 4,410 49.8%
Total renter households 8,859 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 76549

Less than High School: 12,347 people (37.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,286 people (27.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,837 people (11.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,819 people (23.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 33,289

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.