Hewitt, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76643
McLennan County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,554
- 652/sq mi High-density area
- $83,511
- Median income Above-median income area
- $273,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hewitt pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 652
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76643 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76643 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hewitt, McLennan County, Texas, home to 13,554 residents across 20.8 square miles, a density of 652 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76643 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,511 (10% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,054. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $273,300 (10% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,538; 68.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLennan County, so 76643 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 76643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hewitt, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76643.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 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 76643, Hewitt, 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
13,554
Population
20.8
Area (sq mi)
652
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76643?
38.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
5.9%
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?
$83,511
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,054
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76643 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Hewitt, 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)
$83,511 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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
6,157housing units
6,157
Total Housing Units
6,010
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,538
Median Rent
1994
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76643 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 206 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 233 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 281 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 297 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 299 |
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 247 business establishments in ZIP 76643, employing approximately 3,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,457,000.
247
Businesses
3,519
Employees
$167.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76643 vs 76655 →
ZIP 76643 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76706
Waco (76706)
35,015 residents
- 76712
Woodway (76712)
23,506 residents
- 76710
Waco (76710)
22,686 residents
- 76707
Waco (76707)
16,697 residents
- 76643 13,554
Hewitt (76643)
13,554 residents
- 76711 9,042
Waco (76711)
9,042 residents
- 76704 8,007
Waco (76704)
8,007 residents
- 76655 7,831
Lorena (76655)
7,831 residents
- 76798 1,862
Waco (76798)
1,862 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76643 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76655
Lorena (76655)
$99,917 median income
- 76712
Woodway (76712)
$97,903 median income
- 76630
Bruceville (76630)
$83,950 median income
- 76643
Hewitt (76643)
$83,511 median income
- 76710
Waco (76710)
$58,186 median income
- 76711
Waco (76711)
$53,185 median income
- 76706
Waco (76706)
$41,656 median income
- 76707
Waco (76707)
$40,443 median income
- 76704 $30,349
Waco (76704)
$30,349 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76643 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76655 | Lorena, TX | 7,831 | 4.1 mi |
| 76710 | Waco, TX | 22,686 | 5.9 mi |
| 76711 | Waco, TX | 9,042 | 4.8 mi |
| 76706 | Waco, TX | 35,015 | 6.1 mi |
| 76712 | Woodway, TX | 23,506 | 6.1 mi |
| 76707 | Waco, TX | 16,697 | 7.2 mi |
| 76630 | Bruceville, TX | 1,840 | 8.0 mi |
| 76701 | Waco, TX | 1,826 | 7.5 mi |
| 76798 | Waco, TX | 1,862 | 7.9 mi |
| 76704 | Waco, TX | 8,007 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76643, 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 (13,554 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 76643 in?
ZIP code 76643 (Hewitt) 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 76643?
ZIP code 76643 in Hewitt, TX has a population of 13,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76643?
The median household income in ZIP 76643 is $83,511, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76643?
The median home value in ZIP 76643 is $273,300, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76643?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76643 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76643?
ZIP code 76643 has 247 business establishments employing approximately 3,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76643?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76643 are: Construction (37), Other services (except public administration) (32), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76643?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76643 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 76643?
In ZIP code 76643, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 76643?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76643 is 20.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76643?
In ZIP code 76643, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76643?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76643 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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