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Temple, TX
City in Bell County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76501, 76502, 76504.
Population
89,602
Land area
73sq mi
People per sq mi
1,227
ZIP codes
3
Temple and its ZIP codes
Temple at a glance
- Temple is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $68,204 a year, 13% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,000 (16% below Texas) and median rent is $1,231 a month.
Local data for Temple, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes10
- Schools32
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks22
- Post Offices1
- Parks37
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants294
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care8
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities18
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Temple, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,204
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$239,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (21,257), German Americans (12,706), Irish Americans (8,024).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bell County. PPP loans are for Temple.
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
$84.6M
1,420 loans, 11,931 jobs reported
How people get to work
Temple, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Temple, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Temple, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Temple
3 in or overlapping Temple. Population shown
Cities near Temple
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan's Point ResortCity | 6.1 mi | 3 |
| BeltonCity | 6.8 mi | 20.2 |
| PendletonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Little River-AcademyCity | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| TroyCity | 8.6 mi | 4.7 |
| NolanvilleCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| SaladoVillage | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| MoodyCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| RogersTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| HollandTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Bruceville-EddyCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| Harker HeightsCity | 16 mi | 15.6 |
| FlatCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| KilleenCity | 21 mi | 54.6 |
| BartlettCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| BuckholtsTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Temple, TX in?
- Temple is in Bell County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Temple, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Temple include 76501, 76502, 76504.
- What is the population of Temple, TX?
- About 89,602 people live in Temple, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Temple?
- Nearby places include Morgan's Point Resort (6.1 mi), Belton (6.8 mi), Pendleton (6.8 mi), Little River-Academy (7.3 mi), Troy (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023