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Killeen, TX
City in Bell County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76541, 76542, 76543, 76549.
Population
158,159
Land area
54.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,895
ZIP codes
4
Killeen and its ZIP codes
Killeen at a glance
- Killeen is about 25 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $60,977 a year, 22% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,400 (24% below Texas) and median rent is $1,208 a month.
Local data for Killeen, TX
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools52
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks19
- Post Offices3
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores29
- Restaurants460
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools9
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Killeen, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,977
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$215,400
Median rent
$1,208/mo
Homeownership
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (22,141), Puerto Ricans (13,928), German Americans (9,713).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bell County. PPP loans are for Killeen.
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
$5.91B
FY 2026, $15,940 per person
PPP loans
$65.52M
1,482 loans, 8,871 jobs reported
How people get to work
Killeen, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Killeen, 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
96° / 36°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Killeen, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Killeen
4 in or overlapping Killeen. Population shown
Cities near Killeen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Harker HeightsCity | 4.7 mi | 15.6 |
| Fort HoodCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 19.4 |
| NolanvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Copperas CoveCity | 12 mi | 18 |
| SaladoVillage | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| KempnerCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| FlorenceCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| BeltonCity | 15 mi | 20.2 |
| BriggsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Morgan's Point ResortCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| JarrellCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| SonterraCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| FlatCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| TempleCity | 21 mi | 73 |
| Little River-AcademyCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| MoundCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Killeen, TX in?
- Killeen is in Bell County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Killeen, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Killeen include 76541, 76542, 76543, 76549.
- What is the population of Killeen, TX?
- About 158,159 people live in Killeen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Killeen?
- Nearby places include Harker Heights (4.7 mi), Fort Hood (6.9 mi), Nolanville (7.7 mi), Copperas Cove (12 mi), Salado (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023