ZIP Code 78725

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Austin · Travis County · Texas

Population
6,083

133/sq mi

Median income
$105,795

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$330,600

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.7%

Median age 36.9

Land area
45.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 78725 in Austin, Texas has a population of 6,083. The median household income is $105,795, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $330,600, 19% above the US average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78725 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.7 square miles in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The area is home to 6,083 residents, producing a population density of 133 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78725 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78725 sits at $105,795 (40% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,595. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $330,600 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $2,232 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78725 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78725 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 78725

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78725.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,083

Population

45.7

Area (sq mi)

133

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78725?

36.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 43.5%
African American 10.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%

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

$49,595

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,398

Total Housing Units

4,349

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$330,600

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$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 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

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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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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