Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78701
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,841
- 1,622/sq mi High-density area
- $162,168
- Median income Above-median income area
- $722,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,622
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78701 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 6,841 residents across 4.2 square miles, a density of 1,622 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78701 skews affluent, with a median household income of $162,168 (115% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $151,121. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $722,400 (192% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 45.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,759.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78701 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 78701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78701.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
1,162 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 367
Accommodation and food services
367 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 308
Other services (except public administration)
308 establishments
- Finance and insurance 267
Finance and insurance
267 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 221
Real estate and rental and leasing
221 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 78701, Austin, 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
6,841
Population
4.2
Area (sq mi)
1,622
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78701?
42.0
Median Age
56.7%
Male
43.3%
Female
13.5%
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?
$162,168
Median Household Income
+115% vs state ZIP avg
$151,121
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78701 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Austin, 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)
$162,168 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
8,763housing units
8,763
Total Housing Units
7,949
Occupied Units
814
Vacant Units
1.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$722,400
Median Home Value
+192% vs state ZIP avg
$2,759
Median Rent
2008
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 3,279 business establishments in ZIP 78701, employing approximately 83,309 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,030,540,000.
3,279
Businesses
83,309
Employees
$10.0B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 1,162 | 35.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 367 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 308 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 267 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 221 | 6.7% |
| Information | 181 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 161 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 143 | 4.4% |
| Retail trade | 108 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 66 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 61 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 38 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 29 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 26 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 18 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.2% |
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 78701 vs 78712 →
ZIP 78701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78741
Austin (78741)
44,935 residents
- 78704
Austin (78704)
42,117 residents
- 78705
Austin (78705)
31,340 residents
- 78702
Austin (78702)
21,334 residents
- 78703
Austin (78703)
19,690 residents
- 78751 14,385
Austin (78751)
14,385 residents
- 78721 11,425
Austin (78721)
11,425 residents
- 78756 7,194
Austin (78756)
7,194 residents
- 78701 6,841
Austin (78701)
6,841 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78701 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78701
Austin (78701)
$162,168 median income
- 78703
Austin (78703)
$153,036 median income
- 78704
Austin (78704)
$106,897 median income
- 78722
Austin (78722)
$105,046 median income
- 78702
Austin (78702)
$102,171 median income
- 78756
Austin (78756)
$94,701 median income
- 78721
Austin (78721)
$84,573 median income
- 78751
Austin (78751)
$80,915 median income
- 78741
Austin (78741)
$66,741 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78701 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78712 | Austin, TX | 860 | 1.1 mi |
| 78705 | Austin, TX | 31,340 | 1.7 mi |
| 78702 | Austin, TX | 21,334 | 1.7 mi |
| 78703 | Austin, TX | 19,690 | 2.1 mi |
| 78722 | Austin, TX | 5,901 | 2.1 mi |
| 78704 | Austin, TX | 42,117 | 2.3 mi |
| 78756 | Austin, TX | 7,194 | 3.6 mi |
| 78721 | Austin, TX | 11,425 | 3.5 mi |
| 78751 | Austin, TX | 14,385 | 3.0 mi |
| 78741 | Austin, TX | 44,935 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78701, 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 (6,841 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Travis County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78701 in?
ZIP code 78701 (Austin) 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 78701?
ZIP code 78701 in Austin, TX has a population of 6,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78701?
The median household income in ZIP 78701 is $162,168, which is 113% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78701?
The median home value in ZIP 78701 is $722,400, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78701 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78701?
ZIP code 78701 has 3,279 business establishments employing approximately 83,309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78701 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (1162), Accommodation and food services (367), Other services (except public administration) (308). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78701?
In ZIP code 78701, 87.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.3% 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 78701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78701 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78701?
In ZIP code 78701, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78701 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 78701's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 78701 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Austin, TX ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.