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Lorena, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76655

McLennan County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,831
40/sq mi
$99,917
Median income
$313,100
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lorena pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76655 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76655 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lorena, McLennan County, Texas, home to 7,831 residents across 197.8 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76655 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,917 (32% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,090. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $313,100 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 76655 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in McLennan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 76655

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lorena, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76655.

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 76655, Lorena, 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

7,831

Population

197.8

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76655?

37.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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?

$99,917

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$49,090

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76655 ranks nationally

Lorena, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,917 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,928

Total Housing Units

3,778

Occupied Units

150

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$313,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,250

Median Rent

1996

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

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

329

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+229%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76655 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 224
2021 +12.9% 253
2022 +16.5% 295
2023 +8.8% 321
2024 +2.7% 329

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 151 business establishments in ZIP 76655, employing approximately 673 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,572,000.

151

Businesses

673

Employees

$36.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 21.2%
Other services (except public administration) 16 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 8.6%
Retail trade 12 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.0%
Finance and insurance 8 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.6%
Manufacturing 6 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.6%
Wholesale trade 3 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 76655 vs 76643 →

ZIP 76655 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 76655 ranks #6 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 76655 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 76655 ranks the highest 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
76643 Hewitt, TX 13,554 4.1 mi
76630 Bruceville, TX 1,840 4.6 mi
76711 Waco, TX 9,042 8.3 mi
76524 Eddy, TX 2,867 9.1 mi
76706 Waco, TX 35,015 7.0 mi
76710 Waco, TX 22,686 9.9 mi
76712 Woodway, TX 23,506 10.0 mi
76632 Chilton, TX 1,778 9.7 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 Lorena, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76655 in? ▼
ZIP code 76655 (Lorena) 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 76655? ▼
ZIP code 76655 in Lorena, TX has a population of 7,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76655? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76655 is $99,917, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76655? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76655 is $313,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76655? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76655 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76655? ▼
ZIP code 76655 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 673 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76655? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76655 are: Construction (32), Other services (except public administration) (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76655? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76655 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 76655? ▼
In ZIP code 76655, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 76655? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76655 is 21.7 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 76655? ▼
In ZIP code 76655, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76655? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76655 is 3.1% 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.