76655 ZIP Code — Lorena, TX

Mclennan County, Texas

ZIP code 76655 is located in Lorena, Texas, within Mclennan County. It covers approximately 77.71 square miles and serves a population of 8,591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76655

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $259,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,248. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

8,591
population
77.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76655 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lorena Acceptable
Lorena Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
76643 Hewitt (3.8 mi) 76630 Bruceville (4 mi) 76706 Waco (8.1 mi) 76711 Waco (8.3 mi) 76632 Chilton (8.5 mi) 76712 Woodway (9.2 mi) 76710 Waco (9.4 mi) 76524 Eddy (9.6 mi) 76799 Waco (10.6 mi) 76797 Waco (10.6 mi) 76707 Waco (10.7 mi) 76701 Waco (10.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 8,591
Population density 111 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 309
Geography
Land area 77.71 sq mi
Water area 0.54 sq mi
Latitude 31.4016
Longitude -97.1948
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 254
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.7% 49.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 22.3% 26.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 43.0% 18.6% 22.6%
Over $200k 7.0% 4.8% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,591
Population
111
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$110,248
Median household income
$43,617
Per capita income
$259,600
Median home value
$1,390
Median monthly rent
88.9%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
2,897
Housing units
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
163
Under 5
167
284
5–9
290
306
10–14
312
258
15–19
263
240
20–24
246
628
25–34
643
483
35–44
494
619
45–54
633
314
55–59
321
342
60–64
350
352
65–74
360
188
75–84
193
70
85+
72
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,90022.1%
18 and over6,69177.9%
65 and over1,23514.4%
Median age40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or more races 8.7%
Black or African American 2.4%
Other race 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White7,28877%
Hispanic or Latino8809.3%
Two or more races8268.7%
Black or African American2312.4%
Other race2022.1%
Asian440.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.7% 49.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 22.3% 26.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 43.0% 18.6% 22.6%
Over $200k 7.0% 4.8% 7.8%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 7.8%
$25k–$35k 2.6%
$35k–$50k 6.5%
$50k–$75k 7.9%
$75k–$100k 15.6%
$100k–$150k 32.3%
$150k–$200k 10.1%
$200k+ 12.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k7.8%
$25k–$35k2.6%
$35k–$50k6.5%
$50k–$75k7.9%
$75k–$100k15.6%
$100k–$150k32.3%
$150k–$200k10.1%
$200k+12.9%
Median income$110,248

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%
$50k–$100k 4.1%
$100k–$150k 8.0%
$150k–$200k 13.5%
$200k–$300k 34.9%
$300k–$500k 26.9%
$500k–$1M 7.6%
$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$259,600
Median rent / month$1,390
Owner occupied88.9%
Renter occupied11.1%
Vacant5.8%
Single-family detached87.5%
Large apartment buildings0.2%
Mobile homes6.2%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–201922.0%
2000–200915.8%
1990–199914.0%
1980–198920.4%
1970–197914.9%
1960–19696.2%
1950–19593.5%
1940–19490.3%
1939 or earlier2.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.2%
1 bedroom2.8%
2 bedrooms12.0%
3 bedrooms45.5%
4 bedrooms32.5%
5+ bedrooms7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle13.7%
2 vehicles46.3%
3 or more36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.7%
Electricity85.9%
Propane / LP gas7.9%
Fuel oil0.1%
Wood0.5%
Solar0.2%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2,08668.4%
Cohabiting couple2357.7%
Male householder, no spouse2016.6%
Female householder, no spouse52617.3%
Households with children under 181,04234.2%
Households with seniors (65+)80926.5%
Average household size2.82

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.0%21.2%
Married63.7%62.7%
Separated0.7%1.2%
Widowed2.1%6.3%
Divorced2.5%8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 2.2%
HS graduate 25.2%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 13.3%
Bachelor's degree 27.0%
Graduate / professional 10.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.7%
Bachelor's or higher37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool422.1%
Kindergarten1557.9%
Elementary school95848.9%
High school55628.4%
College / grad school24812.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%
Retail trade 10.7%
Construction 9.7%
Transportation & utilities 8.3%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Public administration 7.6%
Professional & management 7.1%
Finance & real estate 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%
Other services 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Information 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts46.3%
Service12.4%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction9.4%
Production & transportation13.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.8%
Government16.7%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.7%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit0.1%
Walk0.2%
Work from home5.4%
Other means0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)22.8

Poverty

All people 5.3%
Under 18 years 3.9%
18 and over 5.7%
Married-couple families 2.5%
Female-led households 16.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.4%
Retirement income25.3%
Supplemental Security3.2%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP5.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.2%
High blood pressure33.9%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis24.0%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking19.4%
No physical activity21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health14.6%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.5%
Visited dentist61.3%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4717.0%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 186.4%
18–64 years7.0%
65 and over38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.6%
Public insurance23.0%
No insurance9.6%
Uninsured under 197.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only8,26196.2%
Spanish1561.9%
Other Indo-European1561.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)8,28196.4%
Born in same state8,19295.4%
Born in different state6,47575.4%
Foreign born891.0%
Naturalized citizen3103.6%
Not a US citizen17456.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1,65219.2%
Italian7999.3%
Arab4825.6%
English971.1%
AncestryCount%
German760.9%
Polish710.8%
Dutch30%
Irish20%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.5%
Internet access97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76655

What city is ZIP code 76655 in?

ZIP code 76655 is primarily assigned to Lorena, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76655 in?

ZIP code 76655 falls within Mclennan County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76655 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 76655 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76655?

The median household income in ZIP code 76655 is $110,248, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 76655?

ZIP code 76655 has an estimated population of 8,591 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76655?

The median home value in ZIP code 76655 is $259,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 76655 in?

ZIP code 76655 observes the CST timezone.

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