ZIP Code 76643
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Hewitt · McLennan County · Texas
- Population
- 13,554
- Median income
- $83,511
- Median home value
- $273,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.5%
- Land area
- 20.8 sq mi
652/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 76643 in Hewitt, Texas has a population of 13,554. The median household income is $83,511, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $273,300, 2% below the US average. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76643 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.8 square miles in Hewitt, McLennan County, Texas. The area is home to 13,554 residents, producing a population density of 652 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 76643 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76643 sits at $83,511 (10% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,054. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $273,300 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,538 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76643 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLennan County, so you can benchmark 76643 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 76643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,054
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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