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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
$83,511
Median income
$273,300
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,054. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Median home value sits at $273,300 (10% above the state average), median rent at $1,538 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.3%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing McLennan County, letting you compare 76643 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 76643

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hewitt, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76643.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 76643?

38.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 6.3%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

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

How ZIP 76643 ranks nationally

Hewitt, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,511 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

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

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$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 76643 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 76643 ranks #5 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 76643 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 76643 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

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 Hewitt, TX Texas

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.

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