Waco, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76711
McLennan County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,042
- 884/sq mi High-density area
- $53,185
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waco pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 884
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76711 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76711 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, home to 9,042 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 884 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76711 reports a modest median household income of $53,185 (30% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,912. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,000 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,391; owner occupancy is 51.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLennan County, so 76711 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 76711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waco, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76711.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 37
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 27
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 20
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 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 76711, 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
9,042
Population
10.2
Area (sq mi)
884
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76711?
33.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
30.1%
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?
$53,185
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$22,912
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76711 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Waco, 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)
$53,185 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,177housing units
4,177
Total Housing Units
3,809
Occupied Units
368
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,391
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 252 business establishments in ZIP 76711, employing approximately 5,164 people with a combined annual payroll of $221,555,000.
252
Businesses
5,164
Employees
$221.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 93 | 36.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 14 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 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 76711 vs 76707 →
ZIP 76711 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76706
Waco (76706)
35,015 residents
- 76705
Waco (76705)
29,155 residents
- 76712
Woodway (76712)
23,506 residents
- 76710
Waco (76710)
22,686 residents
- 76707
Waco (76707)
16,697 residents
- 76643 13,554
Hewitt (76643)
13,554 residents
- 76711 9,042
Waco (76711)
9,042 residents
- 76704 8,007
Waco (76704)
8,007 residents
- 76655 7,831
Lorena (76655)
7,831 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76711 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76711 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76655
Lorena (76655)
$99,917 median income
- 76712
Woodway (76712)
$97,903 median income
- 76643
Hewitt (76643)
$83,511 median income
- 76705
Waco (76705)
$58,236 median income
- 76710
Waco (76710)
$58,186 median income
- 76711
Waco (76711)
$53,185 median income
- 76706
Waco (76706)
$41,656 median income
- 76707
Waco (76707)
$40,443 median income
- 76704 $30,349
Waco (76704)
$30,349 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76711 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76707 | Waco, TX | 16,697 | 2.7 mi |
| 76701 | Waco, TX | 1,826 | 2.7 mi |
| 76710 | Waco, TX | 22,686 | 3.0 mi |
| 76798 | Waco, TX | 1,862 | 3.1 mi |
| 76704 | Waco, TX | 8,007 | 4.6 mi |
| 76643 | Hewitt, TX | 13,554 | 4.8 mi |
| 76706 | Waco, TX | 35,015 | 4.9 mi |
| 76712 | Woodway, TX | 23,506 | 6.1 mi |
| 76655 | Lorena, TX | 7,831 | 8.3 mi |
| 76705 | Waco, TX | 29,155 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76711, 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 (9,042 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 76711 in?
ZIP code 76711 (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 76711?
ZIP code 76711 in Waco, TX has a population of 9,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76711?
The median household income in ZIP 76711 is $53,185, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76711?
The median home value in ZIP 76711 is $153,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76711?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76711 is Two or More Ethnicities at 52.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76711?
ZIP code 76711 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 5,164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76711?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76711 are: Retail trade (93), Accommodation and food services (37), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76711?
In ZIP code 76711, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76711?
In ZIP code 76711, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76711?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76711 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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