76643 ZIP Code — Hewitt, TX
Mclennan County, Texas
ZIP code 76643 is located in Hewitt, Texas, within Mclennan County. It covers approximately 7.60 square miles and serves a population of 16,034 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.
About ZIP code 76643
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $75,898. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,034
population
7.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76643 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76643
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hewitt | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76655 Lorena (3.8 mi)
76711 Waco (4.5 mi)
76710 Waco (5.6 mi)
76706 Waco (5.8 mi)
76712 Woodway (6 mi)
76799 Waco (6.8 mi)
76797 Waco (6.8 mi)
76707 Waco (6.9 mi)
76701 Waco (7.1 mi)
76798 Waco (7.4 mi)
76630 Bruceville (7.8 mi)
76704 Waco (9.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,034 |
| Population density | 2,110 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 309 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4568 |
| Longitude | -97.1873 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 254 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.4% | 49.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 26.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 18.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
16,034
Population
2,110
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$75,898
Median household income
$34,883
Per capita income
$233,700
Median home value
$1,308
Median monthly rent
66.4%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
4,055
Housing units
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
328
Under 5
381
508
5–9
588
615
10–14
712
527
15–19
611
551
20–24
638
934
25–34
1,082
1,097
35–44
1,272
952
45–54
1,104
349
55–59
405
339
60–64
393
702
65–74
814
403
75–84
468
121
85+
140
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,825 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 12,209 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,648 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.6%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Black or African American
5.5%
Asian
3.2%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,716 | 73.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,499 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,237 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 948 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 552 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 282 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.4% | 49.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 26.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 18.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $75,898 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
25.2%
$200k–$300k
48.1%
$300k–$500k
15.9%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,308 |
| Owner occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter occupied | 33.6% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.3% |
| Electricity | 90.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,468 | 58.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 259 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 437 | 7.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,791 | 30.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,958 | 32.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,846 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.4% | 26.9% |
| Married | 60.3% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
18.1%
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 455 | 10.2% |
| Kindergarten | 138 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,925 | 43.3% |
| High school | 854 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,070 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Retail trade
9.9%
Public administration
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Professional & management
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Wholesale trade
5.3%
Other services
3.7%
Construction
2.5%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.2% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
5.4%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
17.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,076 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,325 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 992 | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 786 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 157 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,368 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 14,993 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 10,563 | 65.9% |
| Foreign born | 375 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 666 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 446 | 67.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,979 | 18.6% |
| French | 1,817 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 804 | 5% |
| Polish | 126 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 65 | 0.4% |
| English | 63 | 0.4% |
| German | 42 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 98.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76643
What city is ZIP code 76643 in?
ZIP code 76643 is primarily assigned to Hewitt, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76643 in?
ZIP code 76643 falls within Mclennan County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 76643?
ZIP code 76643 has an estimated population of 16,034 residents, with a density of 2,110 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76643?
The median home value in ZIP code 76643 is $233,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76643?
The median household income in ZIP code 76643 is $75,898, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76643 in?
ZIP code 76643 observes the CST timezone.