Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78725
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,083
- 133/sq mi High-density area
- $105,795
- Median income Above-median income area
- $330,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 133
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78725 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78725 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 6,083 residents across 45.7 square miles, a density of 133 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78725 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,795 (40% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,595. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $330,600 (34% above the average Texas ZIP), while 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,232.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78725 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 78725
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78725.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 78725, 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
6,083
Population
45.7
Area (sq mi)
133
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78725?
36.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
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?
$105,795
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$49,595
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78725 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)
$105,795 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
4,398housing units
4,398
Total Housing Units
4,349
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,600
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$2,232
Median Rent
2010
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 91 business establishments in ZIP 78725, employing approximately 6,033 people with a combined annual payroll of $970,958,000.
91
Businesses
6,033
Employees
$971.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.3% |
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 78725 vs 78742 →
ZIP 78725 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
- 78723
Austin (78723)
28,330 residents
- 78617
Del Valle (78617)
22,210 residents
- 78724
Austin (78724)
21,696 residents
- 78702
Austin (78702)
21,334 residents
- 78754 15,036
Austin (78754)
15,036 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 78725 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78725 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
- 78723
Austin (78723)
$100,329 median income
- 78754
Austin (78754)
$90,121 median income
- 78721
Austin (78721)
$84,573 median income
- 78724
Austin (78724)
$77,926 median income
- 78617
Del Valle (78617)
$71,640 median income
- 78741
Austin (78741)
$66,741 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78725 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78742 | Austin, TX | 820 | 3.0 mi |
| 78724 | Austin, TX | 21,696 | 4.1 mi |
| 78617 | Del Valle, TX | 22,210 | 6.2 mi |
| 78721 | Austin, TX | 11,425 | 5.1 mi |
| 78741 | Austin, TX | 44,935 | 6.3 mi |
| 78702 | Austin, TX | 21,334 | 6.6 mi |
| 78723 | Austin, TX | 28,330 | 6.6 mi |
| 78719 | Austin, TX | 1,764 | 7.3 mi |
| 78754 | Austin, TX | 15,036 | 8.6 mi |
| 78722 | Austin, TX | 5,901 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78725, 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 (6,083 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 78725 in?
ZIP code 78725 (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 78725?
ZIP code 78725 in Austin, TX has a population of 6,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78725?
The median household income in ZIP 78725 is $105,795, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78725?
The median home value in ZIP 78725 is $330,600, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78725?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78725 is White at 43.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78725?
ZIP code 78725 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 6,033 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78725?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78725 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78725?
In ZIP code 78725, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% 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 78725?
In ZIP code 78725, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78725?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78725 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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