ZIP Code 78705
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Austin · Travis County · Texas
- Population
- 31,340
- Median income
- $32,380
- Median home value
- $647,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 81.3%
- Land area
- 5.7 sq mi
5,511/sq mi
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▲ 133% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 21.2
Chicago
ZIP code 78705 in Austin, Texas has a population of 31,340. The median household income is $32,380, which is 58% below the national average. Median home value is $647,600, 133% above the US average. 81.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.7 square miles in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The area is home to 31,340 residents, producing a population density of 5,511 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78705 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78705 sits at $32,380 (57% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,154. The poverty rate stands at 47.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $647,600 (162% above the state average) with median rent at $1,571 per month, and 13.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78705 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78705.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
243 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
165 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 90
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Retail trade 74
Retail trade
74 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,340
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
5,511
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78705?
21.2
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
12.5%
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?
$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
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?
13,619
Total Housing Units
12,136
Occupied Units
1,483
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78705 vs 78712 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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