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Belton, TX
City in Bell County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76513.
Population
24,356
Land area
20.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,203
ZIP codes
1
Belton and its ZIP codes
Belton at a glance
- Belton is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 141st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $59,130, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $258,700 (9% below Texas) and median rent is $1,252 a month.
Local data for Belton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,130
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$258,700
Median rent
$1,252/mo
Homeownership
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,723), German Americans (3,433), Irish Americans (2,542).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bell County. PPP loans are for Belton.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,742
130,527 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,214
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $15,940 per person
PPP loans
$46M
787 loans, 7,256 jobs reported
How people get to work
Belton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
985
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
837
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone39 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
ZIP codes in Belton
1 in or overlapping Belton. Population shown
Cities near Belton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TempleCity | 6.8 mi | 73 |
| Little River-AcademyCity | 7 mi | 1.9 |
| Morgan's Point ResortCity | 7.3 mi | 3 |
| SaladoVillage | 7.5 mi | 3.1 |
| NolanvilleCity | 7.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Harker HeightsCity | 10 mi | 15.6 |
| HollandTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| PendletonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| TroyCity | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| KilleenCity | 15 mi | 54.6 |
| RogersTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| BartlettCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| SonterraCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| JarrellCity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| Fort HoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 19.4 |
| MoodyCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belton, TX in?
- Belton is in Bell County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Belton, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Belton include 76513.
- What is the population of Belton, TX?
- About 24,356 people live in Belton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belton?
- Nearby places include Temple (6.8 mi), Little River-Academy (7 mi), Morgan's Point Resort (7.3 mi), Salado (7.5 mi), Nolanville (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023