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Austin, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78730

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

7,955
211/sq mi
$158,673
Median income
$1,014,700
Median home value
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
211
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78730 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 7,955 residents across 37.8 square miles, a density of 211 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78730 skews affluent, with a median household income of $158,673 (110% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $94,918. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Housing costs here run $1,014,700 for a typical home value (310% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,860 a month; 65.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78730 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 78730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78730.

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 78730, 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

7,955

Population

37.8

Area (sq mi)

211

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78730?

42.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$158,673

Median Household Income

+110% vs state

$94,918

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78730 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$158,673 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,349

Total Housing Units

4,090

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$1,014,700

Median Home Value

+310% vs state

$1,860

Median Rent

1998

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

+29.6%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78730 have increased 29.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +26.3% 206
2019 – 215
2020 -8.1% 197
2021 +29.6% 256
2024 – 311

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 446 business establishments in ZIP 78730, employing approximately 10,241 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,085,278,000.

446

Businesses

10,241

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 133 29.8%
Finance and insurance 54 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 52 11.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 8.7%
Information 26 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 24 5.4%
Construction 18 4.0%
Wholesale trade 17 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 3.1%
Retail trade 10 2.2%
Educational services 9 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.8%
Manufacturing 6 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 78730 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 78730 ranks #0 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 78730 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 78730 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
78726 Austin, TX 13,122 4.5 mi
78732 Austin, TX 14,060 3.5 mi
78733 Austin, TX 8,762 3.7 mi
78731 Austin, TX 24,614 4.3 mi
78750 Austin, TX 26,814 4.2 mi
78746 Austin, TX 26,928 4.9 mi
78759 Austin, TX 38,891 5.2 mi
78757 Austin, TX 21,310 6.3 mi
78734 Austin, TX 17,655 6.8 mi
78735 Austin, TX 16,131 7.1 mi

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78741 standard
Austin, TX
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78758 standard
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78744 standard
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Pop: 42,820

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78730 in? ▼
ZIP code 78730 (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 78730? ▼
ZIP code 78730 in Austin, TX has a population of 7,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78730? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78730 is $158,673, which is 108% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78730? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78730 is $1,014,700, which is 265% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78730? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78730 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78730? ▼
ZIP code 78730 has 446 business establishments employing approximately 10,241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78730? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78730 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (133), Finance and insurance (54), Health care and social assistance (52). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78730? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78730 increased by 29.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 78730? ▼
In ZIP code 78730, 81.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.6% 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 78730? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78730 is 24.5 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 78730? ▼
In ZIP code 78730, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78730? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78730 is 5.6% 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.