Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78726
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,122
- 465/sq mi High-density area
- $90,885
- Median income Above-median income area
- $698,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,177. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $698,100 (182% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 39.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,738.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78726 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 78726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78726.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
34 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78726?
35.7
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
20.4%
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?
$90,885
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$64,177
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78726 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)
$90,885 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
6,585housing units
6,585
Total Housing Units
6,453
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$698,100
Median Home Value
+182% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 78613
Cedar Park (78613)
65,099 residents
- 78759
Austin (78759)
38,891 residents
- 78729
Austin (78729)
27,108 residents
- 78750
Austin (78750)
26,814 residents
- 78727
Austin (78727)
26,689 residents
- 78717 22,538
Austin (78717)
22,538 residents
- 78732 14,060
Austin (78732)
14,060 residents
- 78726 13,122
Austin (78726)
13,122 residents
- 78645 9,773
Leander (78645)
9,773 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78726 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78726 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78733
Austin (78733)
$206,368 median income
- 78732
Austin (78732)
$192,500 median income
- 78730
Austin (78730)
$158,673 median income
- 78717
Austin (78717)
$145,325 median income
- 78613
Cedar Park (78613)
$125,487 median income
- 78750
Austin (78750)
$121,563 median income
- 78645
Leander (78645)
$113,008 median income
- 78727
Austin (78727)
$110,379 median income
- 78759
Austin (78759)
$102,400 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78726, 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 (13,122 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 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.
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