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ZIP 76542

Part of Killeen, TX
Pop. 53,892·Bell County·457th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,453/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$512
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ZIP 76542 · $1,453
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,360/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
$17,436/yr
At $1,453/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBell County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.4% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76542 (Killeen, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,892
Median income
$74,055
Median age
32.3
Renters
34.7%
Age distribution
28%
26.7%
27.1%
Under 1828%
18–3426.7%
35–5427.1%
55–649.1%
65+9.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
33%
36.2%
25.5%
White33%
Black36.2%
Hispanic25.5%
Asian4.9%
Education (25+)
24.8%
40.8%
28.4%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college40.8%
Bachelor's+28.4%
Housing tenure
65.3%
34.7%
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76542 in Killeen, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,172 → $1,453
up 24.0%
Income
$65,433 → $74,055
up 13.2%
Population
50,527 → 53,892
up 6.7%
Renter share
41.5% → 34.7%
-6.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 28.4%
+0.7 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 76542 in Killeen, TX has climbed from $1,172 to $1,453, a 24.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $74,055 today, compared with $65,433 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.7% since 2021, moving from about 50,527 residents to roughly 53,892. Renters now make up 34.7% of households, compared with 41.5% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76542 covers Killeen, TX. The median rent here is $1,453/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($74,055/yr), ZIP 76542 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76542?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76542 (Killeen, TX) is $1,453. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76542 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76542's median rent of $1,453/mo is $512 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76542 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76542 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #457 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,453/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76542?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,453/mo in ZIP 76542. The local median household income is $74,055/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76542?

Rent in ZIP 76542 has decreased 4.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 76542 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76542 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,453/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($74,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76542 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76542 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.7% of ZIP 76542 households are renters, while 65.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76542 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76542 compare to the rest of Killeen?

ZIP 76542 is pricier than Killeen as a whole. At $1,453/mo, it's $199 above the Killeen citywide median of $1,254/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76542 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76542 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,453/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 76542's median household income ($74,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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