76701 ZIP Code — Waco, TX

Mclennan County, Texas

ZIP code 76701 is located in Waco, Texas, within Mclennan County. It covers approximately 1.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,861 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76701

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,000. Renters make up the majority at 82%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($29,714) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,861

population

1.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76797 Waco (0.5 mi) 76799 Waco (0.5 mi) 76798 Waco (1.1 mi) 76707 Waco (1.3 mi) 76704 Waco (2 mi) 76711 Waco (2.6 mi) 76710 Waco (3.1 mi) 76705 Waco (5.6 mi) 76706 Waco (5.7 mi) 76708 Waco (6.4 mi) 76712 Woodway (6.4 mi) 76643 Hewitt (7.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,861
Population density	1,632 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	309

Geography
Land area	1.14 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	31.5513
Longitude	-97.1382
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	49.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.5%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,861

Population

1,632

People per sq mi

31.3

Median age

$29,714

Median household income

$29,422

Per capita income

$100,000

Median home value

$1,137

Median monthly rent

18.4%

Home ownership

43.0%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

325

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

169

20–24

166

216

25–34

211

110

35–44

107

146

45–54

143

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	11.2%
18 and over	1,652	88.8%
65 and over	143	7.7%
Median age	31.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.1%

Black or African American 16.5%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,286	64.1%
Black or African American	330	16.5%
Two or more races	164	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	144	7.2%
Other race	48	2.4%
Asian	24	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	49.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.5%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 21.4%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.4%
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$29,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent / month	$1,137
Owner occupied	18.4%
Renter occupied	81.6%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	21.6%
Large apartment buildings	39.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	18.5%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	28.4%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	17.3%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	47.0%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.0%
Electricity	72.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	152	18.4%
Cohabiting couple	91	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	193	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	390	47.2%
Households with children under 18	131	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	11.0%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.8%	52.5%
Married	23.6%	23.9%
Separated	3.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.6%
Divorced	15.7%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 16.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	3.6%
Elementary school	96	19.4%
High school	78	15.7%
College / grad school	304	61.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.8%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.7%

Construction 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Professional & management 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	29.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.2

Poverty

All people 43.0%

Under 18 years 48.8%

18 and over 42.2%

Married-couple families 28.3%

Female-led households 66.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.9%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	24.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	15.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	2.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	32.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.3%
Visited dentist	40.3%
Cholesterol screening	77.1%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	15.5%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.3%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	35.0%
Uninsured under 19	32.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,834	98.5%
Spanish	228	12.4%
Other Indo-European	228	12.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,686	90.6%
Born in same state	1,652	88.8%
Born in different state	1,174	63.1%
Foreign born	34	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	175	9.4%
Not a US citizen	62	35.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	7.3%
French	79	4.2%
Arab	70	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	27	1.5%
Polish	24	1.3%
English	14	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	92.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76701

What city is ZIP code 76701 in?

ZIP code 76701 is primarily assigned to Waco, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76701 in?

ZIP code 76701 falls within Mclennan County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76701 mostly rentals?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 76701 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76701?

43% of residents in ZIP code 76701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76701?

The median home value in ZIP code 76701 is $100,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76701?

The median household income in ZIP code 76701 is $29,714, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76701 in?

ZIP code 76701 observes the CST timezone.