Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78719
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,764
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,202
- Median income Below-median income area
- $456,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78719 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78719 covers 48.2 square miles in Austin, Travis County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,764 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78719 reports a modest median household income of $56,202 (26% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,213. The poverty rate is 32.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $456,200 (84% above the average Texas ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,656.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78719 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 78719
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78719.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
50 establishments
- Construction 19
Construction
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 15
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 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 78719, 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
1,764
Population
48.2
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78719?
45.5
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
45.2%
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?
$56,202
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$24,213
Per Capita Income
32.0%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78719 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Austin, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,202 25th percentile higher than 25% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
657housing units
657
Total Housing Units
585
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,200
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$1,656
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 148 business establishments in ZIP 78719, employing approximately 7,927 people with a combined annual payroll of $531,332,000.
148
Businesses
7,927
Employees
$531.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 33.8% |
| Construction | 19 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 12.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.0% |
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 78719 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
- 78617 22,210
Del Valle (78617)
22,210 residents
- 78702 21,334
Austin (78702)
21,334 residents
- 78747 14,808
Austin (78747)
14,808 residents
- 78721 11,425
Austin (78721)
11,425 residents
- 78725 6,083
Austin (78725)
6,083 residents
- 78722 5,901
Austin (78722)
5,901 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78719 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78719 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78725
Austin (78725)
$105,795 median income
- 78722
Austin (78722)
$105,046 median income
- 78702
Austin (78702)
$102,171 median income
- 78747
Austin (78747)
$92,748 median income
- 78745
Austin (78745)
$86,109 median income
- 78721
Austin (78721)
$84,573 median income
- 78744
Austin (78744)
$83,002 median income
- 78617
Del Valle (78617)
$71,640 median income
- 78741
Austin (78741)
$66,741 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78719 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78617 | Del Valle, TX | 22,210 | 4.5 mi |
| 78747 | Austin, TX | 14,808 | 4.3 mi |
| 78744 | Austin, TX | 42,820 | 4.4 mi |
| 78742 | Austin, TX | 820 | 6.9 mi |
| 78741 | Austin, TX | 44,935 | 6.5 mi |
| 78721 | Austin, TX | 11,425 | 8.7 mi |
| 78725 | Austin, TX | 6,083 | 7.3 mi |
| 78702 | Austin, TX | 21,334 | 8.6 mi |
| 78745 | Austin, TX | 55,614 | 8.7 mi |
| 78722 | Austin, TX | 5,901 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78719, 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 (1,764 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 78719 in?
ZIP code 78719 (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 78719?
ZIP code 78719 in Austin, TX has a population of 1,764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78719?
The median household income in ZIP 78719 is $56,202, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78719?
The median home value in ZIP 78719 is $456,200, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78719?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78719 is Two or More Ethnicities at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78719?
ZIP code 78719 has 148 business establishments employing approximately 7,927 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78719?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78719 are: Transportation and warehousing (50), Construction (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (19). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78719?
In ZIP code 78719, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78719?
In ZIP code 78719, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78719?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78719 is 32.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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