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Woodway, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76712

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

23,506
180/sq mi
$97,903
Median income
$340,600
Median home value
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
180
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76712 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodway, McLennan County, Texas, with 23,506 residents across 130.4 square miles, a density of 180 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76712 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,903 (30% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $50,547. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. Median home value sits at $340,600 (38% above the state average), median rent at $1,427 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 76712 in local context, 10 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 76712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodway, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76712.

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 76712, Woodway, 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

23,506

Population

130.4

Area (sq mi)

180

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76712?

39.6

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.9%
African American 7.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$97,903

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$50,547

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76712 ranks nationally

Woodway, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,903 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,660

Total Housing Units

10,959

Occupied Units

701

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$340,600

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,427

Median Rent

1991

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76712 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 201
2021 +13.3% 228
2022 +21.4% 276
2023 +2.5% 283
2024 +0.0% 283

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 1,079 business establishments in ZIP 76712, employing approximately 32,347 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,952,825,000.

1,079

Businesses

32,347

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 209 19.4%
Construction 108 10.0%
Retail trade 107 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 86 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 82 7.6%
Finance and insurance 76 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 6.8%
Manufacturing 65 6.0%
Wholesale trade 65 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 34 3.1%
Educational services 19 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.3%
Information 12 1.1%
Utilities 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 76712 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 76712 ranks #2 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 76712 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 76712 ranks #2 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
76710 Waco, TX 22,686 3.7 mi
76711 Waco, TX 9,042 6.1 mi
76707 Waco, TX 16,697 6.1 mi
76643 Hewitt, TX 13,554 6.1 mi
76701 Waco, TX 1,826 7.2 mi
76708 Waco, TX 24,476 7.6 mi
76798 Waco, TX 1,862 8.2 mi
76704 Waco, TX 8,007 8.4 mi
76655 Lorena, TX 7,831 10.0 mi
76657 Mc Gregor, TX 9,307 9.8 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
76710 standard
Waco, TX
Pop: 22,686
76707 standard
Waco, TX
Pop: 16,697
76643 standard
Hewitt, TX
Pop: 13,554

Related Areas

McLennan County Woodway, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76712 in? ▼
ZIP code 76712 (Woodway) 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 76712? ▼
ZIP code 76712 in Woodway, TX has a population of 23,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76712 is $97,903, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76712 is $340,600, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76712 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76712? ▼
ZIP code 76712 has 1,079 business establishments employing approximately 32,347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76712? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76712 are: Health care and social assistance (209), Construction (108), Retail trade (107). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76712? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76712 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 76712? ▼
In ZIP code 76712, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.4% 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 76712? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76712 is 19.0 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 76712? ▼
In ZIP code 76712, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76712 is 6.5% 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.