ZIP Code 78727
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Austin · Travis County · Texas
- Population
- 26,689
- Median income
- $110,379
- Median home value
- $540,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.3%
- Land area
- 22.2 sq mi
1,203/sq mi
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 94% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.8
Chicago
ZIP code 78727 in Austin, Texas has a population of 26,689. The median household income is $110,379, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $540,400, 94% above the US average. 64.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78727 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.2 square miles in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The area is home to 26,689 residents, producing a population density of 1,203 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 78727 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78727 sits at $110,379 (46% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $66,553. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $540,400 (118% above the state average) with median rent at $1,882 per month, and 42.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78727 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78727 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 78727
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78727.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
50 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,689
Population
22.2
Area (sq mi)
1,203
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78727?
35.8
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
21.8%
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?
$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
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?
15,077
Total Housing Units
14,204
Occupied Units
873
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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