Elm Mott, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76640
McLennan County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,005
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,641
- Median income Near-median income area
- $166,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elm Mott pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76640 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76640 covers 73.7 square miles in Elm Mott, McLennan County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,005 residents on file, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76640 reports a modest median household income of $66,641 (12% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,764. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,900 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $838; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLennan County, so 76640 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 76640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elm Mott, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76640.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,005
Population
73.7
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76640?
36.5
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
5.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,764
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76640 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Elm Mott, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,641 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,149housing units
1,149
Total Housing Units
1,114
Occupied Units
35
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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 76640 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76705
Waco (76705)
29,155 residents
- 76708
Waco (76708)
24,476 residents
- 76707
Waco (76707)
16,697 residents
- 76704 8,007
Waco (76704)
8,007 residents
- 76691 6,454
West (76691)
6,454 residents
- 76640 3,005
Elm Mott (76640)
3,005 residents
- 76624 2,231
Axtell (76624)
2,231 residents
- 76798 1,862
Waco (76798)
1,862 residents
- 76701 1,826
Waco (76701)
1,826 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76640 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76640 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76691
West (76691)
$85,694 median income
- 76624
Axtell (76624)
$79,625 median income
- 76654
Leroy (76654)
$69,583 median income
- 76708
Waco (76708)
$68,856 median income
- 76640
Elm Mott (76640)
$66,641 median income
- 76705
Waco (76705)
$58,236 median income
- 76707
Waco (76707)
$40,443 median income
- 76704 $30,349
Waco (76704)
$30,349 median income
- 76701 $30,313
Waco (76701)
$30,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76640 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76640, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,005 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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