City
ZIP codes in Waco, Texas
Waco is a city in McLennan County, Texas, with a population of 138,486, about 0.5% of the state's residents, at roughly 1,522 people per square mile. It has 16 ZIP codes, uses area code 254 and follows Central Time.
Waco at a glance · Data updated
- 138,486
- Residents
- 16
- ZIP codes
- 53,906
- Households
- $54,365
- Median household income
- 29.7
- Median age
- 91
- Square miles
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Waco compared with Texas
All 16 ZIP codes in Waco
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| Standard | 1,674 | $30,313 | 28.5 | |
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| Standard | 7,220 | $30,349 | 27 | |
| Standard | 31,736 | $58,236 | 35.1 | |
| Standard | 39,303 | $41,656 | 24.2 | |
| Standard | 16,227 | $40,443 | 30.5 | |
| Standard | 28,499 | $68,856 | 35.5 | |
| Standard | 24,874 | $58,186 | 38.3 | |
| Standard | 9,806 | $53,185 | 33.1 | |
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| Standard | 2,473 | — | 19 | |
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How Waco ranks
What stands out about Waco: a notably young population and household incomes well below the state median.
- Population: 138,486 — 24th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median household income: $54,365 — 50th of 53 cities in Texas (among the lowest cities we cover).
- Median age: 29.7 — 51st of 53 cities in Texas (among the youngest cities we cover).
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 28.7% — 35th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Population density: 1,522/sq mi — 45th of 53 cities in Texas.
Inside Waco's ZIP codes
Of the 16 ZIP codes tied to Waco, 9 (56%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 5 PO Box and 2 unique-organization codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
Residents are spread across 9 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 76706, holds 39,303 people (24% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 62%. That is a fairly concentrated layout.
Income varies by ZIP code: 76708 has the highest median household income at $68,856, while 76701 has the lowest at $30,313, a gap of 2.3×.
The oldest ZIP-code population is in 76710 (median age 38.3); the youngest is in 76798 (median age 19).
76798 is the most densely settled ZIP code at about 21,251 people per square mile, compared with 268 in 76705.
Compared with similar Texas cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena → | 151,950 | $64,927 | 33 | 8 |
| Mesquite → | 150,108 | $72,537 | 32.9 | 5 |
| Mcallen → | 142,210 | $61,579 | 33.5 | 5 |
| Denton → | 139,869 | $76,019 | 31.4 | 10 |
| Waco | 138,486 | $54,365 | 29.7 | 16 |
| Carrollton → | 133,434 | $101,396 | 39.2 | 4 |
| Midland → | 132,524 | $89,585 | 31.5 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Waco
How many ZIP codes does Waco have?+
Waco has 16 ZIP codes: 9 standard, 5 PO Box and 2 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 9 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Waco has the most people?+
76706 is the most populated, with 39,303 residents and a median household income of $41,656.
What is the median household income in Waco?+
$54,365, which is 32% below the Texas median. By ZIP code it ranges from $30,313 in 76701 to $68,856 in 76708.
How big is Waco compared with other Texas cities?+
Waco is the 24th largest of the 53 Texas cities we cover, with 138,486 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Waco use?+
Waco is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 254.