PlainZIP

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
$133,368
Median income
$528,100
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $52,340. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $528,100 (113% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,666 monthly, and 87.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Travis County, letting you compare 78652 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 78652?

41.8

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 62.4%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%

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

$52,340

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78652 ranks nationally

Manchaca, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$133,368 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,970

Total Housing Units

1,869

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$528,100

Median Home Value

+113% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78652 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78652 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

78660 standard
Pflugerville, TX
Pop: 68,789
78745 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 55,614
78753 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 49,301
78741 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,935
78758 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,072
78744 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 42,820

Related Areas

Travis County Manchaca, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.