Austin, TX · standard
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 High-density area
- $106,897
- Median income Above-median income area
- $916,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78704 (Austin, TX) fell -5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 524.1 in 2023 to 494.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,802. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $916,100 (270% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 33.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,801.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78704 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 78704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78704.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
535 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
285 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
257 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
246 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
241 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78704?
34.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
12.2%
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?
$106,897
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
30,002housing units
30,002
Total Housing Units
27,940
Occupied Units
2,062
Vacant Units
1.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$916,100
Median Home Value
+270% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 78745
Austin (78745)
55,614 residents
- 78741
Austin (78741)
44,935 residents
- 78744
Austin (78744)
42,820 residents
- 78704
Austin (78704)
42,117 residents
- 78705
Austin (78705)
31,340 residents
- 78746
Austin (78746)
26,928 residents
- 78702 21,334
Austin (78702)
21,334 residents
- 78703 19,690
Austin (78703)
19,690 residents
- 78701 6,841
Austin (78701)
6,841 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78704 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78746
Austin (78746)
$188,414 median income
- 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
- 78745
Austin (78745)
$86,109 median income
- 78744
Austin (78744)
$83,002 median income
- 78741 $66,741
Austin (78741)
$66,741 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78704, 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 (42,117 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 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.
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