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U.S. ZIP Code · TX76655

McLennan County · Waco, TX

Typical home value

$344,365[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.9%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+21.2%
vs metro
+31.6%
vs state
+31.6%
ZIP 76655 location in TX
Location of ZIP 76655 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 76655 is worth $344,365 — 31.6% above the Waco, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,283 a month — a 8.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,283[2]
Gross yield
8.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,519[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for McLennan County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
10,603[3]
Median household income
$99,917[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of McLennan County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+92[5]
Moved in
5,910
Moved out
5,818

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • LORENA HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · LORENA ISD

    553 students

  • LORENA EL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · LORENA ISD

    459 students

  • LORENA MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LORENA ISD

    431 students

  • LORENA PRI

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · LORENA ISD

    413 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$27,400

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,741
Loan principal$275,492
Down payment$68,873
Total interest paid$351,375

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$2,404
Monthly rent$2,283

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
78th percentile[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 76655?
The typical home in 76655 is worth $344,365, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 76655?
Home values in 76655 are down 0.9% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 76655?
A typical home in 76655 rents for about $2,283 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 76655?
The effective property tax rate in 76655 is 1.3% — roughly $4,519 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 76655?
ZIP code 76655 has a population of 10,603 and a median household income of $99,917.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hallsburg, TX

    Typical home
    $349,189
    Gross yield
  • Waco, TX

    Typical home
    $350,333
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • McGregor, TX

    Typical home
    $331,887
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Valley Mills, TX

    Typical home
    $324,827
    Gross yield
  • Cranfills Gap, TX

    Typical home
    $313,719
    Gross yield
  • Waco, TX

    Typical home
    $304,826
    Gross yield

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