76708 ZIP Code — Waco, TX
Mclennan County, Texas
ZIP code 76708 is located in Waco, Texas, within Mclennan County. It covers approximately 48.06 square miles and serves a population of 26,917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.
About ZIP code 76708
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $64,618.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
26,917
population
48.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76708 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76708
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76708. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waco | Acceptable |
| Waco | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76707 Waco (5.5 mi)
76704 Waco (5.5 mi)
76705 Waco (5.7 mi)
76710 Waco (5.9 mi)
76797 Waco (6.2 mi)
76799 Waco (6.2 mi)
76701 Waco (6.4 mi)
76712 Woodway (6.7 mi)
76798 Waco (7.3 mi)
76711 Waco (7.9 mi)
76633 China Spring (8.1 mi)
76640 Elm Mott (9.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,917 |
| Population density | 560 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 309 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.6214 |
| Longitude | -97.2081 |
| 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 | 48.4% | 49.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 26.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 18.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
26,917
Population
560
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$64,618
Median household income
$29,223
Per capita income
$182,400
Median home value
$1,058
Median monthly rent
64.8%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
7,453
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,065
Under 5
1,065
925
5–9
925
1,142
10–14
1,142
1,258
15–19
1,258
801
20–24
801
1,602
25–34
1,602
2,025
35–44
2,025
1,376
45–54
1,376
867
55–59
867
697
60–64
697
1,064
65–74
1,064
402
75–84
402
238
85+
238
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,658 | 28.5% |
| 18 and over | 19,259 | 71.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,407 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.4%
Black or African American
14.3%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
11.8%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,529 | 57.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,378 | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,631 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,607 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 800 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 546 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 49.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 26.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 18.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $64,618 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
19.0%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,058 |
| Owner occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter occupied | 35.2% |
| Vacant | 11.9% |
| Single-family detached | 79.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 25.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.5% |
| Electricity | 60.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,548 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 417 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,550 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,008 | 31.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,707 | 38.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,525 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 28.5% |
| Married | 50.5% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
23.7%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 488 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 322 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,330 | 43.0% |
| High school | 1,894 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,713 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Retail trade
10.7%
Construction
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Professional & management
6.8%
Other services
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.7% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
22.2%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 28.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 30.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 49.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,511 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| No insurance | 13.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,788 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 3,560 | 14.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,383 | 13.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 159 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,263 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 23,882 | 88.7% |
| Born in different state | 19,218 | 71.4% |
| Foreign born | 381 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,654 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 910 | 34.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,268 | 8.4% |
| French | 2,048 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 1,232 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 258 | 1% |
| English | 85 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 68 | 0.3% |
| German | 29 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76708
What city is ZIP code 76708 in?
ZIP code 76708 is primarily assigned to Waco, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76708 in?
ZIP code 76708 falls within Mclennan County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76708?
16% of residents in ZIP code 76708 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76708?
The median home value in ZIP code 76708 is $182,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 76708?
ZIP code 76708 has an estimated population of 26,917 residents, with a density of 560 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76708?
The median household income in ZIP code 76708 is $64,618, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76708 in?
ZIP code 76708 observes the CST timezone.