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ZIP 76541

Part of Killeen, TX
Pop. 19,011·Bell County·687th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$901/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$1,064
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ZIP 76541 · $901
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,812/yr
At $901/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBell County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 6.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.5% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76541 (Killeen, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,011
Median income
$37,349
Median age
32.2
Renters
76.4%
Age distribution
25%
29.4%
23.8%
13%
Under 1825%
18–3429.4%
35–5423.8%
55–648.8%
65+13%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
38.1%
29.1%
30.7%
White38.1%
Black29.1%
Hispanic30.7%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
16.8%
35.4%
38.5%
No HS diploma16.8%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college38.5%
Bachelor's+9.2%
Housing tenure
23.6%
76.4%
Owner23.6%
Renter76.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76541 in Killeen, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$712 → $901
up 26.5%
Income
$31,804 → $37,349
up 17.4%
Population
18,521 → 19,011
up 2.6%
Renter share
75.2% → 76.4%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
10% → 9.2%
-0.8 pts
Median age
31.6 → 32.2
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 76541 in Killeen, TX stood at $712 in 2021 and currently runs about $901, reflecting a 26.5% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 76541 in Killeen, TX now reports about $37,349, up from $31,804 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 18,521 residents to roughly 19,011. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 76541 in Killeen, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76541 covers Killeen, TX. The median rent here is $901/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($37,349/yr), ZIP 76541 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76541?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76541 (Killeen, TX) is $901. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76541 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76541's median rent of $901/mo is $1,064 (54%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76541 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76541 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #687 out of 689 ZIPs at $901/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76541?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $901/mo in ZIP 76541. The local median household income is $37,349/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76541?

Rent in ZIP 76541 has decreased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 76541 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76541 is considered affordable for renters. At $901/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($37,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76541 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76541 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.4% of ZIP 76541 households are renters, while 23.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 76541 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 76541 compare to the rest of Killeen?

ZIP 76541 is more affordable than Killeen overall. At $901/mo, it's $353 below the Killeen citywide median of $1,254/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76541 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76541 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
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At $901/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 76541's median household income ($37,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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