Harker Heights
City in Bell County, Texas
Harker Heights is a city in Bell County, Texas, with 33,097 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nolanville, 2.6 miles NE.
- 33,097residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 15.6 sq miland area · 40.5 km²
- 2,118 / sq mipopulation density
- 76548main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Harker Heights
Harker Heights is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 33,097 people resided in the city, up from a population of 17,308 in 2000. This makes Harker Heights the third-largest city in Bell County, after Killeen and Temple. Incorporated in 1960, the city derives its name from one of the two original landowners and founder, Harley Kern. Harker Heights is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan area.
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Living in Harker Heights
- Median household income
- $81,190
- Median home value
- $287,800
- Median rent
- $1,146/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Harker Heights had 33,097 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,097 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,118 per sq mi (818 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harker Heights at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Bell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,097 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.62 sq mi (40.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.0567° N, 97.6442° W |
| ZIP codes | 76548, 76559 |
| Official website | ci.harker-heights.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4832312 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harker Heights
- Nolanville2.6 mi NE
- Killeen5.3 mi W
- Belton9.7 mi E
- Fort Cavazos10.0 mi NW
- Salado10.1 mi SE
- Morgan's Point Resort12.9 mi NE
- Temple15.5 mi E
- Copperas Cove16.5 mi W
- Jarrell17.1 mi S
- Florence17.3 mi SW
- Sonterra17.4 mi S
- Flat17.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Harker Heights
What county is Harker Heights in?
Harker Heights is in Bell County, Texas.
What is the population of Harker Heights, TX?
33,097 people lived in Harker Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harker Heights, TX?
The main ZIP code is 76548. Other ZIP codes: 76559.
What is the elevation of Harker Heights?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harker Heights?
Nolanville (2.6 mi), Killeen (5.3 mi), Belton (9.7 mi), Fort Cavazos (10.0 mi), Salado (10.1 mi).
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