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Waco, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76710

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

22,686
921/sq mi
$58,186
Median income
$250,300
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waco pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
921
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76710 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76710 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, with 22,686 residents across 24.6 square miles, a density of 921 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76710 reports a modest median household income of $58,186 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,048. Poverty here runs at 9.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $250,300 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,147 a month; 47.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 15 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 76710 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 76710

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waco, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76710.

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 76710, Waco, 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

22,686

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

921

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76710?

38.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 55.7%
African American 15.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%

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?

$58,186

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$43,048

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

15.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76710 ranks nationally

Waco, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,186 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,516

Total Housing Units

10,849

Occupied Units

1,667

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.3%
Renter 52.7%

$250,300

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,147

Median Rent

1969

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76710 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 215
2021 +14.5% 247
2022 +19.7% 295
2023 +4.2% 308
2024 +4.3% 321

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 1,270 business establishments in ZIP 76710, employing approximately 21,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $994,636,000.

1,270

Businesses

21,859

Employees

$994.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 239 18.8%
Health care and social assistance 190 15.0%
Finance and insurance 135 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 127 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 125 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 117 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 76 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 4.6%
Construction 48 3.8%
Wholesale trade 45 3.5%
Manufacturing 26 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.8%
Information 21 1.6%
Educational services 17 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%

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 76710 vs 76707 →

ZIP 76710 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 76710 ranks #4 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 76710 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 76710 ranks #5 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
76707 Waco, TX 16,697 2.4 mi
76711 Waco, TX 9,042 3.0 mi
76701 Waco, TX 1,826 3.5 mi
76712 Woodway, TX 23,506 3.7 mi
76798 Waco, TX 1,862 4.5 mi
76643 Hewitt, TX 13,554 5.9 mi
76708 Waco, TX 24,476 6.2 mi
76704 Waco, TX 8,007 4.8 mi
76655 Lorena, TX 7,831 9.9 mi
76706 Waco, TX 35,015 7.9 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
76707 standard
Waco, TX
Pop: 16,697
76643 standard
Hewitt, TX
Pop: 13,554

Related Areas

McLennan County Waco, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76710 in? ▼
ZIP code 76710 (Waco) 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 76710? ▼
ZIP code 76710 in Waco, TX has a population of 22,686 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76710? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76710 is $58,186, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76710? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76710 is $250,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76710? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76710 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76710? ▼
ZIP code 76710 has 1,270 business establishments employing approximately 21,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76710? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76710 are: Retail trade (239), Health care and social assistance (190), Finance and insurance (135). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76710? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76710 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 76710? ▼
In ZIP code 76710, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% 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 76710? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76710 is 15.3 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 76710? ▼
In ZIP code 76710, approximately 47.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76710? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76710 is 9.0% 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.