PlainZIP

Crawford, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76638

McLennan County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,837
13/sq mi
$129,917
Median income
$440,900
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crawford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76638 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76638 covers 213.3 square miles in Crawford, McLennan County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,837 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76638 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,917 (72% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $56,793. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $440,900 (78% above the state average), median rent at $1,083 a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLennan County, so you can benchmark 76638 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 76638

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crawford, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76638.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76638, Crawford, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,837

Population

213.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76638?

40.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$129,917

Median Household Income

+72% vs state

$56,793

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

39.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76638 ranks nationally

Crawford, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$129,917 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,260

Total Housing Units

1,185

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.2%
Renter 4.8%

$440,900

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$1,083

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76638 have decreased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.3% 203
2021 +10.9% 225
2022 +22.9% 277
2023 +4.2% 288
2024 -11.1% 256

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 76638, employing approximately 410 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,980,000.

53

Businesses

410

Employees

$22.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 9.4%
Wholesale trade 3 5.7%
Retail trade 3 5.7%
Finance and insurance 3 5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 76638 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76638 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 76638 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 76638 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
76657 Mc Gregor, TX 9,307 7.8 mi
76689 Valley Mills, TX 3,996 8.8 mi
76561 Oglesby, TX 962 10.9 mi
76633 China Spring, TX 4,973 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in McLennan County

76706 standard
Waco, TX
Pop: 35,015
76705 standard
Waco, TX
Pop: 29,155
76708 standard
Waco, TX
Pop: 24,476
76712 standard
Woodway, TX
Pop: 23,506
76710 standard
Waco, TX
Pop: 22,686
76707 standard
Waco, TX
Pop: 16,697

Related Areas

McLennan County Crawford, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76638 in? ▼
ZIP code 76638 (Crawford) is located in McLennan County, Texas. McLennan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mclennan-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76638? ▼
ZIP code 76638 in Crawford, TX has a population of 2,837 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76638? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76638 is $129,917, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76638? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76638 is $440,900, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76638? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76638 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76638? ▼
ZIP code 76638 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76638? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76638 are: Construction (9), Health care and social assistance (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76638? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76638 decreased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76638? ▼
In ZIP code 76638, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 76638? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76638 is 39.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76638? ▼
In ZIP code 76638, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76638? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76638 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.