Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 0.77 |
| Below Poverty | 22.2% ▲ 122% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,512 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 25,531 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 11,038 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 14,829 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 8,791 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,577 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,853 ▼ 35% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,807 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 67,892 |
| Vacant Units | 8,428 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Waco is a city in Texas, located in McLennan County. The city spans 16 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 161,622 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.56 years.
Economically, Waco is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,853 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Waco is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,807, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,048 per month.
The population of Waco is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.8%.
Waco, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 16 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76701 | 1,732 | $24,593 | — | $1,008 | 7.2% | 41.5% | 13.3% |
| 76704 | 7,387 | $24,208 | $112,800 | $788 | 7.5% | 22.8% | 33.4% |
| 76705 | 31,750 | $54,881 | $167,000 | $941 | 4.5% | 31.6% | 61.5% |
| 76706 | 40,668 | $42,277 | $180,600 | $1,063 | 3.3% | 35.5% | 38.9% |
| 76707 | 16,602 | $38,208 | $113,600 | $1,055 | 7.2% | 26.6% | 57.2% |
| 76708 | 27,679 | $66,764 | $204,600 | $1,087 | 4.7% | 38.2% | 69.1% |
| 76710 | 23,270 | $53,304 | $229,000 | $1,098 | 4.8% | 42.1% | 46.5% |
| 76711 | 9,631 | $52,617 | $112,600 | $1,314 | 4.1% | 30.3% | 51.0% |