Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78724
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,696
- 339/sq mi High-density area
- $77,926
- Median income Near-median income area
- $344,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 339
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78724 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 78724 (Austin, TX) fell -3.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 78724 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 21,696 residents across 64.0 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78724 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,926 (3% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,533. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $344,000 (39% above the average Texas ZIP), while 60.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,649.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78724 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 78724
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78724.
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 27
Transportation and warehousing
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 26
Other services (except public administration)
26 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 78724, 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
21,696
Population
64.0
Area (sq mi)
339
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78724?
32.2
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
21.6%
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?
$77,926
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$34,533
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78724 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)
$77,926 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
10,819housing units
10,819
Total Housing Units
10,379
Occupied Units
440
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,000
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,649
Median Rent
2007
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 325 business establishments in ZIP 78724, employing approximately 10,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $874,501,000.
325
Businesses
10,177
Employees
$874.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 71 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 0.9% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.9% |
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 78724 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
- 78724
Austin (78724)
21,696 residents
- 78752
Austin (78752)
18,064 residents
- 78754
Austin (78754)
15,036 residents
- 78751
Austin (78751)
14,385 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 78724 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78724 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
- 78723
Austin (78723)
$100,329 median income
- 78754
Austin (78754)
$90,121 median income
- 78721
Austin (78721)
$84,573 median income
- 78751
Austin (78751)
$80,915 median income
- 78724
Austin (78724)
$77,926 median income
- 78752
Austin (78752)
$67,682 median income
- 78705 $32,380
Austin (78705)
$32,380 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78724 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78725 | Austin, TX | 6,083 | 4.1 mi |
| 78723 | Austin, TX | 28,330 | 4.3 mi |
| 78754 | Austin, TX | 15,036 | 4.6 mi |
| 78721 | Austin, TX | 11,425 | 4.5 mi |
| 78742 | Austin, TX | 820 | 4.4 mi |
| 78722 | Austin, TX | 5,901 | 6.0 mi |
| 78705 | Austin, TX | 31,340 | 7.4 mi |
| 78751 | Austin, TX | 14,385 | 6.6 mi |
| 78752 | Austin, TX | 18,064 | 6.0 mi |
| 78712 | Austin, TX | 860 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78724, 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 (21,696 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 78724 in?
ZIP code 78724 (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 78724?
ZIP code 78724 in Austin, TX has a population of 21,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78724?
The median household income in ZIP 78724 is $77,926, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78724?
The median home value in ZIP 78724 is $344,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78724?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78724 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78724?
ZIP code 78724 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 10,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78724?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78724 are: Construction (71), Retail trade (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78724?
In ZIP code 78724, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 78724?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78724 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78724?
In ZIP code 78724, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78724?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78724 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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