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Austin, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78722

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

5,901
1,506/sq mi
$105,046
Median income
$678,300
Median home value
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,506
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78722 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78722 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 5,901 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 1,506 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78722 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,046 (39% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $68,637. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $678,300 (174% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,034 monthly, and 52.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Travis County, letting you compare 78722 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 78722

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78722.

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 78722, 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

5,901

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

1,506

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78722?

35.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 7.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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?

$105,046

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$68,637

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78722 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,046 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 83.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,498

Total Housing Units

3,242

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$678,300

Median Home Value

+174% vs state

$2,034

Median Rent

1958

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

-2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

409

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+309%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78722 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +309% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 328
2021 +18.3% 388
2022 +17.4% 455
2023 -8.2% 418
2024 -2.1% 409

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 258 business establishments in ZIP 78722, employing approximately 3,271 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,738,000.

258

Businesses

3,271

Employees

$164.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 19.4%
Retail trade 33 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 30 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 27 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 22 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.6%
Educational services 16 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.3%
Information 10 3.9%
Finance and insurance 10 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.9%
Construction 8 3.1%
Manufacturing 5 1.9%
Wholesale trade 4 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.6%

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 78722 vs 78712 →

ZIP 78722 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 78722 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 78722 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 78722 ranks #3 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 1.2 mi
78702 Austin, TX 21,334 1.8 mi
78705 Austin, TX 31,340 1.5 mi
78751 Austin, TX 14,385 1.5 mi
78723 Austin, TX 28,330 2.0 mi
78701 Austin, TX 6,841 2.1 mi
78721 Austin, TX 11,425 2.3 mi
78752 Austin, TX 18,064 3.0 mi
78703 Austin, TX 19,690 3.1 mi
78756 Austin, TX 7,194 2.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

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Pflugerville, TX
Pop: 68,789
78745 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 55,614
78753 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 49,301
78741 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,935
78758 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,072
78744 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 42,820

Related Areas

Travis County Austin, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78722 in? ▼
ZIP code 78722 (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 78722? ▼
ZIP code 78722 in Austin, TX has a population of 5,901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78722? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78722 is $105,046, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78722? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78722 is $678,300, which is 144% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78722? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78722 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78722? ▼
ZIP code 78722 has 258 business establishments employing approximately 3,271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78722? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78722 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (50), Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78722? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78722 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 309%. 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 78722? ▼
In ZIP code 78722, 83.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.0% 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 78722? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78722 is 22.0 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 78722? ▼
In ZIP code 78722, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78722? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78722 is 7.0% 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.