76691 ZIP Code — West, TX

Mclennan County, Texas

ZIP code 76691 is located in West, Texas, within Mclennan County. It covers approximately 97.56 square miles and serves a population of 6,315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76691

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,163. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 76691 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,315

population

97.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76691 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76691

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76691. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West	Acceptable
West	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76640 Elm Mott (6.9 mi) 76621 Abbott (7.3 mi) 76622 Aquilla (9.6 mi) 76705 Waco (10.5 mi) 76676 Penelope (11 mi) 76624 Axtell (11.1 mi) 76673 Mount Calm (11.5 mi) 76708 Waco (12.7 mi) 76704 Waco (14 mi) 76633 China Spring (15.6 mi) 76660 Malone (15.8 mi) 76701 Waco (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,315
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	309

Geography
Land area	97.56 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	31.7801
Longitude	-97.1005
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	37.3%	49.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,315

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$75,163

Median household income

$36,322

Per capita income

$213,300

Median home value

$935

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

2,133

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

145

Under 5

168

244

5–9

284

181

10–14

210

143

15–19

166

220

20–24

256

293

25–34

341

303

35–44

353

363

45–54

423

201

55–59

234

274

60–64

320

326

65–74

379

161

75–84

187

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,464	23.2%
18 and over	4,851	76.8%
65 and over	1,193	18.9%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Two or more races 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Black or African American 2.4%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,348	76.8%
Two or more races	682	9.8%
Hispanic or Latino	651	9.3%
Black or African American	165	2.4%
Other race	92	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.3%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	49.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$75,163

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,300
Median rent / month	$935
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.3%
Electricity	48.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,450	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	68	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	296	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	531	22.6%
Households with children under 18	654	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	793	33.8%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	19.5%
Married	62.4%	57.7%
Separated	0.8%	2.2%
Widowed	1.3%	11.4%
Divorced	10.5%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	2.6%
Kindergarten	114	7.7%
Elementary school	693	47.0%
High school	314	21.3%
College / grad school	314	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Construction 12.6%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Professional & management 5.2%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 21.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	225	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,002	95.0%
Spanish	203	3.4%
Other Indo-European	190	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.2%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,046	95.7%
Born in same state	6,010	95.2%
Born in different state	5,299	83.9%
Foreign born	36	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	269	4.3%
Not a US citizen	125	46.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	543	8.6%
Italian	431	6.8%
Arab	215	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	37	0.6%
English	28	0.4%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76691

What city is ZIP code 76691 in?

ZIP code 76691 is primarily assigned to West, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76691 in?

ZIP code 76691 falls within Mclennan County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76691 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 76691 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 76691?

ZIP code 76691 has an estimated population of 6,315 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76691?

The median home value in ZIP code 76691 is $213,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76691?

The median household income in ZIP code 76691 is $75,163, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76691 in?

ZIP code 76691 observes the CST timezone.