ZIP 76708 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Waco city, TX (76708)

Median Income

$66,764

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,306

Wealth inflow

Population

27,679

Unemployment

4.7%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,306 for ZIP 76708 (Waco city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.7%+26% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-59% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.8%+9% vs US avg

312

Establishments

3,643

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction9.0%
Manufacturing11.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Retail trade11.5%
Transportation, utilities6.6%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.9%
Professional, scientific, management7.5%
Education, health care, social23.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.3%
Other services5.2%
Public administration4.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 76708 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.2%, median income rose 9.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 24.4%.

Median Income

$66,764

-11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate