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ZIP Code 78704

Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

42,117
1,872/sq mi
$106,897
Median income
$916,100
Median home value
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1,872
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78704 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 42,117 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 1,872 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78704 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,897 (41% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $90,802. Poverty here runs at 11.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $916,100 (270% above the state average) with median rent at $1,801 per month, and 33.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78704, plus 6 more within Travis County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 78704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78704.

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 78704, 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

42,117

Population

22.5

Area (sq mi)

1,872

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78704?

34.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%

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?

$106,897

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$90,802

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78704 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,897 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 79.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.5%

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

What does housing look like?

30,002

Total Housing Units

27,940

Occupied Units

2,062

Vacant Units

1.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.0%
Renter 67.0%

$916,100

Median Home Value

+270% vs state

$1,801

Median Rent

1989

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

-5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

495

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+395%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78704 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +395% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 365
2021 +17.4% 428
2022 +36.1% 583
2023 -10.1% 524
2024 -5.6% 495

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 2,466 business establishments in ZIP 78704, employing approximately 38,652 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,409,653,000.

2,466

Businesses

38,652

Employees

$2.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 535 21.7%
Accommodation and food services 285 11.6%
Retail trade 257 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 246 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 241 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 205 8.3%
Information 124 5.0%
Finance and insurance 109 4.4%
Construction 106 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 92 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 83 3.4%
Educational services 56 2.3%
Wholesale trade 46 1.9%
Manufacturing 36 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 23 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 15 0.6%
Utilities 4 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 78704 vs 78701 →

ZIP 78704 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 78704 ranks #4 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 78704 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 78704 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
78701 Austin, TX 6,841 2.3 mi
78703 Austin, TX 19,690 3.5 mi
78741 Austin, TX 44,935 3.2 mi
78745 Austin, TX 55,614 3.2 mi
78702 Austin, TX 21,334 3.3 mi
78712 Austin, TX 860 3.4 mi
78705 Austin, TX 31,340 3.9 mi
78744 Austin, TX 42,820 4.7 mi
78722 Austin, TX 5,901 4.4 mi
78746 Austin, TX 26,928 4.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

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Pflugerville, TX
Pop: 68,789
78745 standard
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78704 in? ▼
ZIP code 78704 (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 78704? ▼
ZIP code 78704 in Austin, TX has a population of 42,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78704? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78704 is $106,897, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78704? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78704 is $916,100, which is 229% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78704? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78704 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78704? ▼
ZIP code 78704 has 2,466 business establishments employing approximately 38,652 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78704? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78704 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (535), Accommodation and food services (285), Retail trade (257). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78704? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78704 decreased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 395%. 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 78704? ▼
In ZIP code 78704, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.5% 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 78704? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78704 is 20.2 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 78704? ▼
In ZIP code 78704, approximately 33.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78704? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78704 is 11.4% 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.