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U.S. ZIP Code · TX76712

McLennan County · Waco, TX

Typical home value

$350,333[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.4%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+23.3%
vs metro
+33.8%
vs state
+33.8%
ZIP 76712 location in TX
Location of ZIP 76712 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 76712 is worth $350,333 — 33.8% above the Waco, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,720 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,720[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,164[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
29,118[3]
Median household income
$97,903[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
5
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
1
  • MIDWAY H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · MIDWAY ISD

    2,730 students

  • SOUTH BOSQUE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · MIDWAY ISD

    564 students

  • WOODWAY EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · MIDWAY ISD

    559 students

  • CHAPEL PARK EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · MIDWAY ISD

    500 students

  • SPEEGLEVILLE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · MIDWAY ISD

    267 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$20,645

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$1,771
Loan principal$280,266
Down payment$70,067
Total interest paid$357,464

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 ratio1.45
Monthly cost to own$2,493
Monthly rent$1,720

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
22nd percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 76712?
The typical home in 76712 is worth $350,333, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 76712?
Home values in 76712 are up 0.4% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 76712?
A typical home in 76712 rents for about $1,720 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 76712?
The effective property tax rate in 76712 is 1.5% — roughly $5,164 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 76712?
ZIP code 76712 has a population of 29,118 and a median household income of $97,903.

#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
  • Robinson, TX

    Typical home
    $344,365
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • 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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