Manchaca, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78652
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,466
- 100/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $133,368
- Median income Above-median income area
- $528,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manchaca pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 100
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78652 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78652 (Manchaca, TX) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 346.9 in 2023 to 366.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78652 covers 44.8 square miles in Manchaca, Travis County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,466 residents on file, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78652 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,368 (76% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,340. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $528,100 (113% above the average Texas ZIP), while 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,666.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78652 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78652
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchaca, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78652.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78652, Manchaca, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,466
Population
44.8
Area (sq mi)
100
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78652?
41.8
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
6.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$133,368
Median Household Income
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$52,340
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78652 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Manchaca, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$133,368 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,970housing units
1,970
Total Housing Units
1,869
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$528,100
Median Home Value
+113% vs state ZIP avg
$2,666
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
367
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+267%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78652 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +267% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 242 |
| 2021 | +23.3% | 298 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 363 |
| 2023 | -4.5% | 347 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 367 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 153 business establishments in ZIP 78652, employing approximately 1,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,720,000.
153
Businesses
1,419
Employees
$77.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 13.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78652 vs 78739 →
ZIP 78652 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78745
Austin (78745)
55,614 residents
- 78640
Kyle (78640)
42,954 residents
- 78744
Austin (78744)
42,820 residents
- 78748
Austin (78748)
40,651 residents
- 78749
Austin (78749)
34,449 residents
- 78610
Buda (78610)
23,502 residents
- 78739 16,792
Austin (78739)
16,792 residents
- 78735 16,131
Austin (78735)
16,131 residents
- 78747 14,808
Austin (78747)
14,808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78652 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78652 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78739
Austin (78739)
$238,559 median income
- 78737
Austin (78737)
$168,920 median income
- 78735
Austin (78735)
$139,191 median income
- 78652
Manchaca (78652)
$133,368 median income
- 78610
Buda (78610)
$119,698 median income
- 78748
Austin (78748)
$115,213 median income
- 78749
Austin (78749)
$111,079 median income
- 78747 $92,748
Austin (78747)
$92,748 median income
- 78640 $90,075
Kyle (78640)
$90,075 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78652 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78739 | Austin, TX | 16,792 | 3.3 mi |
| 78748 | Austin, TX | 40,651 | 3.8 mi |
| 78610 | Buda, TX | 23,502 | 4.4 mi |
| 78749 | Austin, TX | 34,449 | 5.7 mi |
| 78737 | Austin, TX | 12,081 | 6.3 mi |
| 78747 | Austin, TX | 14,808 | 8.0 mi |
| 78735 | Austin, TX | 16,131 | 9.2 mi |
| 78745 | Austin, TX | 55,614 | 6.9 mi |
| 78640 | Kyle, TX | 42,954 | 9.9 mi |
| 78744 | Austin, TX | 42,820 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78652, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,466 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78652 in?
ZIP code 78652 (Manchaca) is located in Travis County, Texas. Travis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/travis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78652?
ZIP code 78652 in Manchaca, TX has a population of 4,466 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78652?
The median household income in ZIP 78652 is $133,368, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78652?
The median home value in ZIP 78652 is $528,100, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78652?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78652 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78652?
ZIP code 78652 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78652?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78652 are: Construction (37), Other services (except public administration) (20), Real estate and rental and leasing (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78652?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78652 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 267%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78652?
In ZIP code 78652, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78652?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78652 is 29.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78652?
In ZIP code 78652, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78652?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78652 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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