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ZIP 76543

Part of Killeen, TX
Pop. 34,457·Bell County·627th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,174/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$791
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ZIP 76543 · $1,174
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,190/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
$14,088/yr
At $1,174/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBell County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76543 (Killeen, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,457
Median income
$48,564
Median age
29.1
Renters
60.5%
Age distribution
29.2%
32.1%
21%
Under 1829.2%
18–3432.1%
35–5421%
55–648.1%
65+9.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
30.4%
41.2%
28.9%
White30.4%
Black41.2%
Hispanic28.9%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
29.4%
43.5%
17.2%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college43.5%
Bachelor's+17.2%
Housing tenure
39.5%
60.5%
Owner39.5%
Renter60.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76543 in Killeen, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$936 → $1,174
up 25.4%
Income
$45,723 → $48,564
up 6.2%
Population
33,350 → 34,457
up 3.3%
Renter share
61.7% → 60.5%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 17.2%
+1.2 pts

The median rent in ZIP 76543 in Killeen, TX stood at $936 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,174, reflecting a 25.4% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,723 in 2021 to $48,564 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 33,350 residents to roughly 34,457. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 76543 in Killeen, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76543 covers Killeen, TX. The median rent here is $1,174/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($48,564/yr), ZIP 76543 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 76543?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76543 (Killeen, TX) is $1,174. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76543 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76543's median rent of $1,174/mo is $791 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76543 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76543 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #627 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,174/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76543?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,174/mo in ZIP 76543. The local median household income is $48,564/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76543?

Rent in ZIP 76543 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 76543 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76543 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,174/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($48,564/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76543 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76543 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.5% of ZIP 76543 households are renters, while 39.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 76543 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 76543 compare to the rest of Killeen?

ZIP 76543 is more affordable than Killeen overall. At $1,174/mo, it's $80 below the Killeen citywide median of $1,254/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76543 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76543 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
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At $1,174/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 76543's median household income ($48,564/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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