PlainZIP

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
$53,185
Median income
$153,000
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,912. Local economic indicators show a 19.7% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $153,000 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,391 monthly, and 51.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 76711, plus 6 more within McLennan County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 76711

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waco, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76711.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 76711?

33.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

30.1%

Foreign-Born

White 26.3%
African American 8.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%

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?

$53,185

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$22,912

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76711 ranks nationally

Waco, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,185 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,177

Total Housing Units

3,809

Occupied Units

368

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

$153,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76711 ranks #7 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 76711 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 76711 ranks #6 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 2.7 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

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 Waco, TX Texas

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.

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