ZIP Code 76542 Demographics

Bell County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 76542 compared to county averages.

Total Population

52,059

↓ 86.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,133

↑ +16.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$210,900

↑ +7.4% vs county

Median Age

31.4 yrs

↑ 0.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.2%

↓ +33.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 76542 compares to Bell County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 76542 $73k Bell $63k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 76542 $211k Bell $196k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

20.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

61.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,191

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 76542 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$210,900
Down Payment (20%)$42,180
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,339P&I: $1066 | Tax: $211 | Ins: $62
Rent (Local Median)
$1,191
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $148/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 76542, sorted by distance.

76549 5.0 mi away bell county 76544 9.2 mi away bell county 76539 16.5 mi away coryell county 76522 19.6 mi away coryell county 76853 41.3 mi away lampasas county

About Bell County

Bell County is located in Texas and has a total population of 372,821. The county's median household income is $62,858 and median home value is $196,300. ZIP code 76542 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Bell County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.