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 High-density area
- $110,379
- Median income Above-median income area
- $540,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78727 (Austin, TX) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 373.3 in 2023 to 365.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,553. The poverty rate is 5.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $540,400 (118% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 42.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,882.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78727 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 78727
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$66,553
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78727 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)
$110,379 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
15,077housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 78681
Round Rock (78681)
50,606 residents
- 78753
Austin (78753)
49,301 residents
- 78758
Austin (78758)
44,072 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
Austin (78717)
22,538 residents
- 78757
Austin (78757)
21,310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78727 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78727 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78717
Austin (78717)
$145,325 median income
- 78681
Round Rock (78681)
$137,819 median income
- 78750
Austin (78750)
$121,563 median income
- 78727
Austin (78727)
$110,379 median income
- 78757
Austin (78757)
$103,860 median income
- 78759
Austin (78759)
$102,400 median income
- 78729
Austin (78729)
$86,438 median income
- 78728
Austin (78728)
$75,243 median income
- 78758
Austin (78758)
$74,381 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78727, 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 (26,689 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 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.
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