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ZIP Code 78726

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

13,122
465/sq mi
$90,885
Median income
$698,100
Median home value
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
465
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78726 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78726 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 13,122 residents across 28.2 square miles, a density of 465 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78726 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,885 (20% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $64,177. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $698,100 (182% above the state average) with median rent at $1,738 per month, and 39.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 28 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 78726 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 78726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78726.

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 78726, 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

13,122

Population

28.2

Area (sq mi)

465

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78726?

35.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

20.4%

Foreign-Born

White 59.7%
African American 5.9%
Asian 15.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

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?

$90,885

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$64,177

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78726 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,885 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,585

Total Housing Units

6,453

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.9%
Renter 60.1%

$698,100

Median Home Value

+182% vs state

$1,738

Median Rent

2002

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

+59.7%

YoY Change (2022)

351

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+251%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78726 have increased 59.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +11.8% 190
2019 -12.3% 167
2020 +11.0% 185
2021 +18.8% 220
2022 +59.7% 351

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 354 business establishments in ZIP 78726, employing approximately 6,643 people with a combined annual payroll of $691,391,000.

354

Businesses

6,643

Employees

$691.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 16.7%
Retail trade 41 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 38 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 35 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 9.6%
Construction 25 7.1%
Finance and insurance 25 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 22 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.1%
Wholesale trade 14 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 3.1%
Information 8 2.3%
Educational services 8 2.3%
Manufacturing 6 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

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 78726 vs 78750 →

ZIP 78726 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 78726 ranks #8 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 78726 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 78726 ranks #null 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
78750 Austin, TX 26,814 2.5 mi
78730 Austin, TX 7,955 4.5 mi
78613 Cedar Park, TX 65,099 5.2 mi
78732 Austin, TX 14,060 4.6 mi
78759 Austin, TX 38,891 5.2 mi
78729 Austin, TX 27,108 5.5 mi
78727 Austin, TX 26,689 7.4 mi
78733 Austin, TX 8,762 7.6 mi
78645 Leander, TX 9,773 7.7 mi
78717 Austin, TX 22,538 6.7 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 78726 in? ▼
ZIP code 78726 (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 78726? ▼
ZIP code 78726 in Austin, TX has a population of 13,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78726? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78726 is $90,885, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78726? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78726 is $698,100, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78726? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78726 is White at 59.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78726? ▼
ZIP code 78726 has 354 business establishments employing approximately 6,643 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78726? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78726 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (59), Retail trade (41), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78726? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78726 increased by 59.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 78726? ▼
In ZIP code 78726, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% 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 78726? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78726 is 28.2 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 78726? ▼
In ZIP code 78726, approximately 39.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78726? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78726 is 14.0% 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.