76798 ZIP Code — Waco, TX

Mclennan County, Texas

ZIP code 76798 is located in Waco, Texas, within Mclennan County. It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76798

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 76798 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

2,907

population

0.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76798 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76798

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76798. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76701 Waco (1.1 mi) 76797 Waco (1.6 mi) 76799 Waco (1.6 mi) 76704 Waco (2.3 mi) 76707 Waco (2.4 mi) 76711 Waco (2.9 mi) 76710 Waco (4.1 mi) 76706 Waco (5 mi) 76705 Waco (5.7 mi) 76708 Waco (7.3 mi) 76643 Hewitt (7.4 mi) 76712 Woodway (7.4 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,907
Population density	24,225 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	309

Geography
Land area	0.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.5468
Longitude	-97.1202
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

2,907

Population

24,225

People per sq mi

19.1

Median age

Median household income

$3,244

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

934

15–19

1,479

176

20–24

279

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5	0.2%
18 and over	2,902	99.8%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%

Asian 9.1%

Two or more races 6.9%

Black or African American 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,241	74.4%
Asian	273	9.1%
Two or more races	207	6.9%
Black or African American	171	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	105	3.5%
Other race	15	0.5%

Household income

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	100.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 100.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	100.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	2,907	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.8%

Retail trade 14.7%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 3.5%

Information 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	44.6%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	4.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.3%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	27.0%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	39.7%
Work from home	29.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.9%
High blood pressure	11.5%
High cholesterol	10.1%
Diabetes	1.9%
Heart disease	0.9%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	14.6%
Arthritis	5.1%
Kidney disease	1.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	34.4%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	29.2%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	27.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	45.3%
Cholesterol screening	65.6%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.6%
Public insurance	3.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,907	100.0%
Spanish	172	5.9%
Other Indo-European	47	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	119	4.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,758	94.9%
Born in same state	2,735	94.1%
Born in different state	1,270	43.7%
Foreign born	23	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	149	5.1%
Not a US citizen	15	10.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	358	12.3%
French	315	10.8%
Arab	36	1.2%
German	30	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	1%
Irish	25	0.9%
Dutch	14	0.5%
English	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.0%
Internet access	0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76798

What city is ZIP code 76798 in?

ZIP code 76798 is primarily assigned to Waco, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76798 in?

ZIP code 76798 falls within Mclennan County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 76798?

100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 76798?

ZIP code 76798 has an estimated population of 2,907 residents, with a density of 25,060 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76798 in?

ZIP code 76798 observes the CST timezone.