City
ZIP codes in Killeen, Texas
Killeen is a city in Bell County, Texas, with a population of 153,095, about 0.5% of the state's residents, at roughly 2,803 people per square mile. It has 6 ZIP codes, uses area code 254 and follows Central Time.
Killeen at a glance · Data updated
- 153,095
- Residents
- 6
- ZIP codes
- 59,769
- Households
- $60,977
- Median household income
- 30.3
- Median age
- 55
- Square miles
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Killeen compared with Texas
All 6 ZIP codes in Killeen
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| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 19,641 | $37,349 | 32.2 | |
| Standard | 53,312 | $74,055 | 32.3 | |
| Standard | 30,545 | $48,564 | 29.1 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 56,199 | $70,871 | 30 |
How Killeen ranks
What stands out about Killeen: a notably young population and household incomes well below the state median.
- Population: 153,095 — 19th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median household income: $60,977 — 41st of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median age: 30.3 — 48th of 53 cities in Texas (among the youngest cities we cover).
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 21.9% — 48th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Population density: 2,803/sq mi — 20th of 53 cities in Texas.
Inside Killeen's ZIP codes
Of the 6 ZIP codes tied to Killeen, 4 (67%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 2 PO Box codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
Residents are spread across 4 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 76549, holds 56,199 people (35% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 88%. That is a fairly concentrated layout.
Income varies by ZIP code: 76542 has the highest median household income at $74,055, while 76541 has the lowest at $37,349, a gap of 2.0×.
76541 is the most densely settled ZIP code at about 4,017 people per square mile, compared with 597 in 76549.
Compared with similar Texas cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 153,095 | $60,977 | 30.3 | 6 |
| Pasadena → | 151,950 | $64,927 | 33 | 8 |
| Mesquite → | 150,108 | $72,537 | 32.9 | 5 |
| Mcallen → | 142,210 | $61,579 | 33.5 | 5 |
| Denton → | 139,869 | $76,019 | 31.4 | 10 |
| Waco → | 138,486 | $54,365 | 29.7 | 16 |
| Carrollton → | 133,434 | $101,396 | 39.2 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Killeen
How many ZIP codes does Killeen have?+
Killeen has 6 ZIP codes: 4 standard, 2 PO Box and 0 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 4 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Killeen has the most people?+
76549 is the most populated, with 56,199 residents and a median household income of $70,871.
What is the median household income in Killeen?+
$60,977, which is 24% below the Texas median. By ZIP code it ranges from $37,349 in 76541 to $74,055 in 76542.
How big is Killeen compared with other Texas cities?+
Killeen is the 19th largest of the 53 Texas cities we cover, with 153,095 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Killeen use?+
Killeen is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 254.