West, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76691
McLennan County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,454
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,694
- Median income Above-median income area
- $304,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76691 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76691 (West, TX) fell -3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 345.6 in 2023 to 333.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76691 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West, McLennan County, Texas, home to 6,454 residents across 258.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76691 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,694 (13% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,787. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $304,500 (23% above the average Texas ZIP), while 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,064.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLennan County, so 76691 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 76691
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76691.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 76691, West, 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
6,454
Population
258.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76691?
42.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
4.2%
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?
$85,694
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$39,787
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76691 ranks among Texas ZIPs
West, 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)
$85,694 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
2,602housing units
2,602
Total Housing Units
2,440
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,500
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,064
Median Rent
1986
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
-3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76691 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 216 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 250 |
| 2022 | +23.7% | 309 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 346 |
| 2024 | -3.6% | 333 |
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 156 business establishments in ZIP 76691, employing approximately 1,671 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,245,000.
156
Businesses
1,671
Employees
$79.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 25 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 76691 vs 76640 →
ZIP 76691 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76691
West (76691)
6,454 residents
- 76640
Elm Mott (76640)
3,005 residents
- 76624 2,231
Axtell (76624)
2,231 residents
- 76621 1,037
Abbott (76621)
1,037 residents
- 76622 1,015
Aquilla (76622)
1,015 residents
- 76676 413
Penelope (76676)
413 residents
- 76654 151
Leroy (76654)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76691 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76691 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
- 76621
Abbott (76621)
$81,932 median income
- 76624
Axtell (76624)
$79,625 median income
- 76622
Aquilla (76622)
$74,167 median income
- 76676
Penelope (76676)
$70,625 median income
- 76654
Leroy (76654)
$69,583 median income
- 76640
Elm Mott (76640)
$66,641 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76691 ranks the highest of 7 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 76691, 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 (6,454 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 76691 in?
ZIP code 76691 (West) 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 76691?
ZIP code 76691 in West, TX has a population of 6,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76691?
The median household income in ZIP 76691 is $85,694, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76691?
The median home value in ZIP 76691 is $304,500, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76691?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76691 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76691?
ZIP code 76691 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 1,671 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76691?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76691 are: Retail trade (29), Construction (25), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76691?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76691 decreased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 76691?
In ZIP code 76691, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 76691?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76691 is 25.5 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 76691?
In ZIP code 76691, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76691?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76691 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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