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What county is Waco, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Waco, Texas is in McLennan County.

Waco at a glance

Population141,925Largest place in McLennan County
Land area91.0 sq mi1,560 people per sq mi
Share of McLennan County54%of the county's residents live here
County seatYes
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line14 mito Bosque County

How close is Waco to a county line?

The center of Waco (its Census internal point) is about 14 mi from the Bosque County line. Homes near the edge of town can be much closer; if you live near a line, check your address and the lookup will tell you how far you are from it.

What ZIP codes are in Waco?

16 ZIP codes use the name Waco or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIPPost office nameCounty (land share)
76701WacoMcLennan County
76702WacoMcLennan County
76703WacoMcLennan County
76704WacoMcLennan County
76705WacoMcLennan County
76706WacoMcLennan County 96%, Falls County 4%
76707WacoMcLennan County
76708WacoMcLennan County
76710WacoMcLennan County
76711WacoMcLennan County
76714WacoMcLennan County
76715WacoMcLennan County
76716WacoMcLennan County
76797WacoMcLennan County
76798WacoMcLennan County
76799WacoMcLennan County

About McLennan County

County seat: Waco. FIPS code 48309. Population 263,608. All McLennan County facts.

Towns near Waco

  • Beverly Hills: 3.2 mi away, McLennan County
  • Woodway: 4.8 mi away, McLennan County
  • Willow Grove: 6.3 mi away, McLennan County
  • Bellmead: 6.6 mi away, McLennan County
  • Lacy-Lakeview: 7.1 mi away, McLennan County
  • Hewitt: 7.4 mi away, McLennan County

Waco has about 141,925 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waco, TX in?
Waco, Texas is in McLennan County. The county seat of McLennan County is Waco.
What ZIP codes are in Waco, TX?
76701, 76702, 76703, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76714, 76715, 76716, 76797, 76798, 76799.
Is Waco the county seat of McLennan County?
Yes.
What time zone is Waco, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Waco address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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