Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78729
Williamson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,108
- 1,140/sq mi High-density area
- $86,438
- Median income Above-median income area
- $476,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,140
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78729 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 78729 (Austin, TX) fell -5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 331.8 in 2023 to 314.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78729 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Williamson County, Texas, with 27,108 residents across 23.8 square miles, a density of 1,140 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78729 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,438 (14% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,393. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $476,200 (92% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 38.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,678.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 78729 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 78729
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78729.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 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 78729, 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
27,108
Population
23.8
Area (sq mi)
1,140
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78729?
34.9
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
15.1%
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?
$86,438
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$56,393
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78729 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)
$86,438 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
15,466housing units
15,466
Total Housing Units
14,500
Occupied Units
966
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$476,200
Median Home Value
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$1,678
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
-5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78729 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 234 |
| 2021 | +25.5% | 294 |
| 2022 | +23.7% | 364 |
| 2023 | -8.8% | 332 |
| 2024 | -5.3% | 314 |
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 595 business establishments in ZIP 78729, employing approximately 13,417 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,226,472,000.
595
Businesses
13,417
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 97 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 53 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 6.4% |
| Information | 25 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 78729 vs 78717 →
ZIP 78729 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
- 78681
Round Rock (78681)
50,606 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
- 78731 24,614
Austin (78731)
24,614 residents
- 78717 22,538
Austin (78717)
22,538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78729 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78729 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
- 78613
Cedar Park (78613)
$125,487 median income
- 78750
Austin (78750)
$121,563 median income
- 78727
Austin (78727)
$110,379 median income
- 78731
Austin (78731)
$105,494 median income
- 78759
Austin (78759)
$102,400 median income
- 78726
Austin (78726)
$90,885 median income
- 78729
Austin (78729)
$86,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78729 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78717 | Austin, TX | 22,538 | 2.2 mi |
| 78759 | Austin, TX | 38,891 | 3.9 mi |
| 78727 | Austin, TX | 26,689 | 3.0 mi |
| 78728 | Austin, TX | 20,299 | 3.9 mi |
| 78750 | Austin, TX | 26,814 | 3.9 mi |
| 78681 | Round Rock, TX | 50,606 | 5.5 mi |
| 78613 | Cedar Park, TX | 65,099 | 5.2 mi |
| 78726 | Austin, TX | 13,122 | 5.5 mi |
| 78758 | Austin, TX | 44,072 | 5.7 mi |
| 78731 | Austin, TX | 24,614 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78729, 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 (27,108 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 78729 in?
ZIP code 78729 (Austin) is located in Williamson County, Texas. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78729?
ZIP code 78729 in Austin, TX has a population of 27,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78729?
The median household income in ZIP 78729 is $86,438, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78729?
The median home value in ZIP 78729 is $476,200, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78729 is White at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78729?
ZIP code 78729 has 595 business establishments employing approximately 13,417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78729?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78729 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (97), Health care and social assistance (63), Retail trade (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78729?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78729 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 78729?
In ZIP code 78729, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% 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 78729?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78729 is 24.8 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 78729?
In ZIP code 78729, approximately 38.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78729 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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