What county is Fort Hood, TX in?
Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau
Fort Hood, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (53.2%) live in the Coryell County part; the rest live in Bell County.
Which counties do Fort Hood residents live in?
| County | Share of residents | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Coryell County | 53.2% (13,707 people) | |
| Bell County | 46.8% (12,079 people) |
How is Fort Hood's land split between counties?
| County | Share of land area | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Coryell County | 55.6% | |
| Bell County | 44.4% |
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Fort Hood at a glance
What ZIP codes are in Fort Hood?
1 ZIP codes use the name Fort Hood or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.
| ZIP | Post office name | County (land share) |
|---|---|---|
| 76544 | Fort Hood | Coryell County 79%, Bell County 21% |
About Coryell County
County seat: Gatesville. FIPS code 48099. Population 83,772. All Coryell County facts.
Towns near Fort Hood
- Killeen: 5.2 mi away, Bell County
- Copperas Cove: 7.8 mi away, Coryell County
- Harker Heights: 10.0 mi away, Bell County
- Nolanville: 12 mi away, Bell County
- Kempner: 12 mi away, Lampasas County
- Belton: 19 mi away, Bell County
Fort Hood has about 25,786 people. It is a census-designated place (a named community with no city government).
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.
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