ZIP code 76542
Where is ZIP code 76542?
Killeen, Texas
Bell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 76542 belongs to Killeen, Texas in Bell County. 76542 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 254. About 53,892 people live in the 76542 area, where the median household income is $74,055. The closest ZIP codes are 76548 (Harker Heights, 4.2 mi east), 76543 (Killeen, 5.6 mi north) and 76559 (Nolanville, 6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 76542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Killeen |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bell County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 254 |
| Coordinates | 31.0376, -97.6809 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 765 |
Population and income in 76542
| Population | 53,892 · higher than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 855 · higher than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.3 years · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $74,055 · higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,150 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $244,000 · higher than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,355 a month |
| Housing units | 20,903 |
| Households | 19,712 (2.73 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 63.02 sq mi (plus 0.89 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 76542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 76542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76548 | Harker Heights, TX | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 76543 | Killeen, TX | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 76559 | Nolanville, TX | 6 mi NE | Standard |
| 76541 | Killeen, TX | 6.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 76540 | Killeen, TX | 6.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 76547 | Killeen, TX | 6.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 76544 | Fort Hood, TX | 8.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 76549 | Killeen, TX | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 76571 | Salado, TX | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 76533 | Heidenheimer, TX | 11.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 76508 | Temple, TX | 11.2 mi E | Unique |
| 76513 | Belton, TX | 12.6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 76542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 76542
123 MAIN ST
KILLEEN TX 76542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Maxdale and Youngsport: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (76542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Killeen, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 76542?
- 76542 is a Killeen, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 76542 in?
- ZIP code 76542 is in Bell County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 76542 in?
- 76542 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 76542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 76542 use area code 254.
- What is the population of ZIP code 76542?
- About 53,892 people live in ZIP code 76542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 76542?
- The median household income in 76542 is $74,055 a year, higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 76542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 76542 are 76548 (Harker Heights, 4.2 miles), 76543 (Killeen, 5.6 miles), 76559 (Nolanville, 6 miles) and 76541 (Killeen, 6.1 miles).