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What county is Copperas Cove, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Copperas Cove, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (98.2%) live in the Coryell County part; the rest live in Lampasas County.

Which counties do Copperas Cove residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Coryell County98.2% (36,490 people)
Lampasas County1.8% (659 people)

How is Copperas Cove's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Coryell County80.9%
Lampasas County16.8%
Bell County2.3%

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Copperas Cove at a glance

Population37,149Largest place in Coryell County
Land area18.0 sq mi2,061 people per sq mi
Share of Coryell County44%of the county's residents live here
County seatGatesville24 mi from Copperas Cove
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Copperas Cove?

1 ZIP codes use the name Copperas Cove or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIPPost office nameCounty (land share)
76522Copperas CoveCoryell County 80%, Lampasas County 20%

About Coryell County

County seat: Gatesville. FIPS code 48099. Population 83,772. All Coryell County facts.

Towns near Copperas Cove

  • Kempner: 4.6 mi away, Lampasas County
  • Fort Hood: 7.8 mi away, Coryell County
  • Killeen: 11 mi away, Bell County
  • Lampasas: 16 mi away, Lampasas County
  • Harker Heights: 17 mi away, Bell County
  • Nolanville: 19 mi away, Bell County

Copperas Cove has about 37,149 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Copperas Cove, TX in?
Copperas Cove, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (98.2%) live in the Coryell County part; the rest live in Lampasas County. The county seat of Coryell County is Gatesville.
Is Copperas Cove in more than one county?
Yes. 2 counties: Coryell County (98.2% of residents), Lampasas County (1.8% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Copperas Cove, TX?
76522.
Is Copperas Cove the county seat of Coryell County?
No. The county seat is Gatesville, about 24 mi away.
What time zone is Copperas Cove, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Copperas Cove address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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