ZIP Code 76640

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Elm Mott · McLennan County · Texas

Population
3,005

41/sq mi

Median income
$66,641

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,900

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.1%

Median age 36.5

Land area
73.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 76640 in Elm Mott, Texas has a population of 3,005. The median household income is $66,641, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $166,900, 40% below the US average. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76640 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.7 square miles in Elm Mott, McLennan County, Texas. The area is home to 3,005 residents, producing a population density of 41 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 76640 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76640 sits at $66,641 (12% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,764. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $166,900 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $838 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76640 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLennan County, so you can benchmark 76640 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 76640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76640.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76640, Elm Mott, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,005

Population

73.7

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76640?

36.5

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 13.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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?

$66,641

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$31,764

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,149

Total Housing Units

1,114

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$166,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$838

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 88 business establishments in ZIP 76640, employing approximately 694 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,299,000.

88

Businesses

694

Employees

$31.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 19.3%
Other services (except public administration) 15 17.1%
Manufacturing 12 13.6%
Wholesale trade 9 10.2%
Retail trade 8 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
76705 Waco, TX 29,155 4.6 mi
76654 Leroy, TX 151 4.3 mi
76691 West, TX 6,454 6.3 mi
76624 Axtell, TX 2,231 6.9 mi
76704 Waco, TX 8,007 8.5 mi
76798 Waco, TX 1,862 10.2 mi
76708 Waco, TX 24,476 9.3 mi
76701 Waco, TX 1,826 10.3 mi
76707 Waco, TX 16,697 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76640 in?
ZIP code 76640 (Elm Mott) 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 76640?
ZIP code 76640 in Elm Mott, TX has a population of 3,005 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76640?
The median household income in ZIP 76640 is $66,641, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76640?
The median home value in ZIP 76640 is $166,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76640 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76640?
ZIP code 76640 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76640 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (15), Manufacturing (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76640?
In ZIP code 76640, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76640?
In ZIP code 76640, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76640 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Elm Mott, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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