Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78721
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,425
- 1,192/sq mi High-density area
- $84,573
- Median income Above-median income area
- $523,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,192
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78721 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 78721 (Austin, TX) fell -10.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 78721 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 11,425 residents across 9.6 square miles, a density of 1,192 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78721 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,573 (12% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,366. The poverty rate is 25.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $523,000 (111% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,482; 51.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78721 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 78721
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78721.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 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 78721, 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
11,425
Population
9.6
Area (sq mi)
1,192
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78721?
33.8
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
15.1%
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?
$84,573
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$57,366
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78721 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)
$84,573 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,737 Texas 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
5,341housing units
5,341
Total Housing Units
4,973
Occupied Units
368
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$523,000
Median Home Value
+111% vs state ZIP avg
$1,482
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 310 business establishments in ZIP 78721, employing approximately 5,704 people with a combined annual payroll of $572,568,000.
310
Businesses
5,704
Employees
$572.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 24 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 5.8% |
| Educational services | 13 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.5% |
| Information | 8 | 2.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.3% |
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 78721 vs 78723 →
ZIP 78721 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78741
Austin (78741)
44,935 residents
- 78705
Austin (78705)
31,340 residents
- 78723
Austin (78723)
28,330 residents
- 78702
Austin (78702)
21,334 residents
- 78752
Austin (78752)
18,064 residents
- 78751 14,385
Austin (78751)
14,385 residents
- 78721 11,425
Austin (78721)
11,425 residents
- 78701 6,841
Austin (78701)
6,841 residents
- 78722 5,901
Austin (78722)
5,901 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78721 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78721 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78701
Austin (78701)
$162,168 median income
- 78722
Austin (78722)
$105,046 median income
- 78702
Austin (78702)
$102,171 median income
- 78723
Austin (78723)
$100,329 median income
- 78721
Austin (78721)
$84,573 median income
- 78751
Austin (78751)
$80,915 median income
- 78752
Austin (78752)
$67,682 median income
- 78741
Austin (78741)
$66,741 median income
- 78705 $32,380
Austin (78705)
$32,380 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78721 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78723 | Austin, TX | 28,330 | 2.4 mi |
| 78702 | Austin, TX | 21,334 | 1.9 mi |
| 78722 | Austin, TX | 5,901 | 2.3 mi |
| 78742 | Austin, TX | 820 | 2.3 mi |
| 78701 | Austin, TX | 6,841 | 3.5 mi |
| 78712 | Austin, TX | 860 | 3.2 mi |
| 78741 | Austin, TX | 44,935 | 3.3 mi |
| 78705 | Austin, TX | 31,340 | 3.7 mi |
| 78751 | Austin, TX | 14,385 | 3.7 mi |
| 78752 | Austin, TX | 18,064 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78721, 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 (11,425 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 78721 in?
ZIP code 78721 (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 78721?
ZIP code 78721 in Austin, TX has a population of 11,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78721?
The median household income in ZIP 78721 is $84,573, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78721?
The median home value in ZIP 78721 is $523,000, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78721 is White at 43.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78721?
ZIP code 78721 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 5,704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78721?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78721 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (46), Other services (except public administration) (36), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78721?
In ZIP code 78721, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.6% 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 78721?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78721 is 22.8 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 78721?
In ZIP code 78721, approximately 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78721 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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