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What county is Killeen, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Killeen, Texas is in Bell County. Killeen mailing addresses (ZIP codes named Killeen) also reach Burnet County, so check your street.

Killeen at a glance

Population156,144Largest place in Bell County
Land area54.6 sq mi2,858 people per sq mi
Share of Bell County41%of the county's residents live here
County seatBelton15 mi from Killeen
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line4.8 mito Coryell County

How close is Killeen to a county line?

The center of Killeen (its Census internal point) is about 4.8 mi from the Coryell County line. Homes near the edge of town can be much closer; if you live near a line, check your address and the lookup will tell you how far you are from it.

What ZIP codes are in Killeen?

6 ZIP codes use the name Killeen 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)
76540KilleenBell County
76541KilleenBell County
76542KilleenBell County
76543KilleenBell County
76547KilleenBell County
76549KilleenBell County 88%, Burnet County 11%

About Bell County

County seat: Belton. FIPS code 48027. Population 379,811. All Bell County facts.

Towns near Killeen

  • Fort Hood: 5.2 mi away, Coryell County
  • Harker Heights: 5.4 mi away, Bell County
  • Nolanville: 7.5 mi away, Bell County
  • Copperas Cove: 11 mi away, Coryell County
  • Kempner: 14 mi away, Lampasas County
  • Salado: 15 mi away, Bell County

Killeen has about 156,144 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 Killeen, TX in?
Killeen, Texas is in Bell County. Killeen mailing addresses (ZIP codes named Killeen) also reach Burnet County, so check your street. The county seat of Bell County is Belton.
What ZIP codes are in Killeen, TX?
76540, 76541, 76542, 76543, 76547, 76549.
Is Killeen the county seat of Bell County?
No. The county seat is Belton, about 15 mi away.
What time zone is Killeen, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Killeen address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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