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ZIP Code 78712
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 860
- 1,043/sq mi High-density area
National ZIP placement
Austin has 860 residents, placing it in the 27th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 1,043 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 78712 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 78712 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to just 860 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 1,043 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 78712, but per-capita income is $6,727. Unemployment is 52.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Education and household profile round out the picture: - of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78712 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 78712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78712.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 78712, 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
860
Population
0.8
Area (sq mi)
1,043
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78712?
19.4
Median Age
100.0%
Male
0.0%
Female
18.9%
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?
$6,727
Per Capita Income
52.6%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 78712, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,309,000.
32
Businesses
263
Employees
$16.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 37.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 78712 vs 78705 →
ZIP 78712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78705
Austin (78705)
31,340 residents
- 78723
Austin (78723)
28,330 residents
- 78702
Austin (78702)
21,334 residents
- 78757
Austin (78757)
21,310 residents
- 78703
Austin (78703)
19,690 residents
- 78751
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 78712 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78705 | Austin, TX | 31,340 | 0.7 mi |
| 78701 | Austin, TX | 6,841 | 1.1 mi |
| 78722 | Austin, TX | 5,901 | 1.2 mi |
| 78751 | Austin, TX | 14,385 | 1.9 mi |
| 78703 | Austin, TX | 19,690 | 1.9 mi |
| 78702 | Austin, TX | 21,334 | 1.9 mi |
| 78756 | Austin, TX | 7,194 | 2.6 mi |
| 78721 | Austin, TX | 11,425 | 3.2 mi |
| 78723 | Austin, TX | 28,330 | 3.2 mi |
| 78757 | Austin, TX | 21,310 | 4.6 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78712 in?
ZIP code 78712 (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 78712?
ZIP code 78712 in Austin, TX has a population of 860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78712?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78712 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78712?
ZIP code 78712 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78712?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78712 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Other services (except public administration) (6), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
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