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ZIP Code 78705

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

31,340
5,511/sq mi
$32,380
Median income
$647,600
Median home value
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
5,511
people per sq mi
13%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78705 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 31,340 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 5,511 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78705 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,380 (57% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,154. 47.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. The typical home here is valued at $647,600 (162% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,571 monthly, and 13.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 78705 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Travis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78705.

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 78705, 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

31,340

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

5,511

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78705?

21.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 52.6%
African American 7.9%
Asian 19.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%

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?

$32,380

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$26,154

Per Capita Income

47.2%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78705 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,380 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 89.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,619

Total Housing Units

12,136

Occupied Units

1,483

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 13.1%
Renter 86.9%

$647,600

Median Home Value

+162% vs state

$1,571

Median Rent

1991

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

-10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

381

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+281%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78705 have decreased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 273
2021 +16.2% 317
2022 +9.6% 348
2023 +22.0% 424
2024 -10.3% 381

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 924 business establishments in ZIP 78705, employing approximately 14,174 people with a combined annual payroll of $952,848,000.

924

Businesses

14,174

Employees

$952.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 243 26.3%
Accommodation and food services 165 17.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 119 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 90 9.7%
Retail trade 74 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 3.6%
Construction 25 2.7%
Information 24 2.6%
Finance and insurance 24 2.6%
Educational services 20 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Manufacturing 8 0.9%
Wholesale trade 5 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 78705 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 78705 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 78705 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 78705 ranks #null 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
78712 Austin, TX 860 0.7 mi
78703 Austin, TX 19,690 1.6 mi
78701 Austin, TX 6,841 1.7 mi
78722 Austin, TX 5,901 1.5 mi
78756 Austin, TX 7,194 1.9 mi
78751 Austin, TX 14,385 1.5 mi
78702 Austin, TX 21,334 2.6 mi
78723 Austin, TX 28,330 3.2 mi
78757 Austin, TX 21,310 4.0 mi
78752 Austin, TX 18,064 3.3 mi

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Pop: 55,614
78753 standard
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78741 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,935
78758 standard
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78744 standard
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Pop: 42,820

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78705 in? ▼
ZIP code 78705 (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 78705? ▼
ZIP code 78705 in Austin, TX has a population of 31,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78705 is $32,380, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78705 is $647,600, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78705 is White at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78705? ▼
ZIP code 78705 has 924 business establishments employing approximately 14,174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78705 are: Health care and social assistance (243), Accommodation and food services (165), Professional, scientific, and technical services (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78705 decreased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 281%. 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 78705? ▼
In ZIP code 78705, 89.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.3% 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 78705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78705 is 16.5 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 78705? ▼
In ZIP code 78705, approximately 13.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78705 is 47.2% 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.