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Waco, TX
City in McLennan County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76701, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708 and more.
Population
143,570
Land area
91sq mi
People per sq mi
1,578
ZIP codes
10
Waco and its ZIP codes
Waco at a glance
- Waco is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $54,365 a year, 31% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,700 (22% below Texas) and median rent is $1,165 a month.
Local data for Waco, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes13
- Schools50
- Colleges4
- Libraries4
- Banks37
- Post Offices5
- Parks79
- Grocery Stores35
- Restaurants541
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care10
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers15
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities23
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Waco, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,365
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$221,700
Median rent
$1,165/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (38,762), German Americans (15,567), Irish Americans (9,632).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for Waco.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
PPP loans
$339M
4,210 loans, 42,755 jobs reported
How people get to work
Waco, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waco, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waco, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.4%
U.S. 11.1% +9.3 pts
ZIP codes in Waco
10 in or overlapping Waco. Population shown
Cities near Waco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly HillsCity | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodwayCity | 5.5 mi | 6.6 |
| BellmeadCity | 5.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Lacy-LakeviewCity | 6.7 mi | 4.4 |
| HewittCity | 7.4 mi | 6.9 |
| RobinsonCity | 7.4 mi | 30.6 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.2 |
| China SpringCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| HallsburgCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| LorenaCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| GholsonCity | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| RossCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| GolindaCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| RieselCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| LeroyCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| McGregorCity | 16 mi | 22.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waco, TX in?
- Waco is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Waco, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waco include 76701, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76712, 76798.
- What is the population of Waco, TX?
- About 143,570 people live in Waco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waco?
- Nearby places include Beverly Hills (2.2 mi), Woodway (5.5 mi), Bellmead (5.8 mi), Lacy-Lakeview (6.7 mi), Hewitt (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023