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Austin, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78727

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

26,689
1,203/sq mi
$110,379
Median income
$540,400
Median home value
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,203
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78727 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78727 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 26,689 residents across 22.2 square miles, a density of 1,203 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78727 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,379 (46% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $66,553. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. Housing costs here run $540,400 for a typical home value (118% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,882 a month; 42.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78727, plus 6 more within Travis County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 78727

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78727.

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 78727, 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

26,689

Population

22.2

Area (sq mi)

1,203

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78727?

35.8

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

21.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.1%
African American 7.9%
Asian 18.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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?

$110,379

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$66,553

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78727 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,379 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,077

Total Housing Units

14,204

Occupied Units

873

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.2%
Renter 57.8%

$540,400

Median Home Value

+118% vs state

$1,882

Median Rent

1994

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

-2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78727 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 273
2021 +20.5% 329
2022 +22.9% 404
2023 -7.7% 373
2024 -2.1% 365

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 587 business establishments in ZIP 78727, employing approximately 12,688 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,256,140,000.

587

Businesses

12,688

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 121 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 59 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 53 9.0%
Construction 51 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 8.5%
Retail trade 49 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 37 6.3%
Information 31 5.3%
Finance and insurance 31 5.3%
Wholesale trade 21 3.6%
Manufacturing 13 2.2%
Educational services 12 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%

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 78727 vs 78758 →

ZIP 78727 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 78727 ranks #7 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 78727 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 78727 ranks #4 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
78758 Austin, TX 44,072 2.9 mi
78728 Austin, TX 20,299 2.5 mi
78729 Austin, TX 27,108 3.0 mi
78759 Austin, TX 38,891 3.2 mi
78753 Austin, TX 49,301 4.2 mi
78757 Austin, TX 21,310 5.5 mi
78750 Austin, TX 26,814 5.1 mi
78717 Austin, TX 22,538 4.7 mi
78752 Austin, TX 18,064 6.8 mi
78681 Round Rock, TX 50,606 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

78660 standard
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 78727 in? ▼
ZIP code 78727 (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 78727? ▼
ZIP code 78727 in Austin, TX has a population of 26,689 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78727? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78727 is $110,379, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78727? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78727 is $540,400, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78727? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78727 is White at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78727? ▼
ZIP code 78727 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 12,688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78727? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78727 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (121), Health care and social assistance (59), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78727? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78727 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 78727? ▼
In ZIP code 78727, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.3% 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 78727? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78727 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78727? ▼
In ZIP code 78727, approximately 42.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78727? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78727 is 5.7% 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.