Area Code 254

Texas (TX) • Waco, Gatesville, Killeen, Temple, Stephenville, Abbott, Aquilla, Axtell • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.0M people across 129 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Waco, Gatesville, Killeen.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 254.

Income

46th

Home values

53rd

Poverty rate

66th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Texas (TX)

States Served

Texas (TX)

Major Cities

Waco, Gatesville, Killeen, Temple, Stephenville, Abbott, Aquilla, Axtell

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

1.0M

ZIP Codes

129

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.