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Austin, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78732

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

14,060
407/sq mi
$192,500
Median income
$853,900
Median home value
73.8%
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 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
407
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78732 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78732 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 14,060 residents across 34.5 square miles, a density of 407 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78732 skews affluent, with a median household income of $192,500 (155% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $88,295. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $853,900 for a typical home value (245% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,949 a month; 72.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78732 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 78732

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78732.

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 78732, 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

14,060

Population

34.5

Area (sq mi)

407

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78732?

37.7

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 6.8%
Asian 14.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$192,500

Median Household Income

+155% vs state

$88,295

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78732 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$192,500 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,940

Total Housing Units

7,580

Occupied Units

360

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$853,900

Median Home Value

+245% vs state

$1,949

Median Rent

2005

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2022)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78732 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +4.0% 166
2019 +1.5% 169
2020 +7.6% 182
2021 +17.6% 214
2022 +11.6% 238

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 422 business establishments in ZIP 78732, employing approximately 2,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,600,000.

422

Businesses

2,593

Employees

$141.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 108 25.6%
Health care and social assistance 48 11.4%
Retail trade 41 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 9.5%
Finance and insurance 28 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 6.2%
Construction 24 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 24 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 19 4.5%
Wholesale trade 18 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.5%
Information 11 2.6%
Educational services 8 1.9%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%

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 78732 vs 78734 →

ZIP 78732 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 78732 ranks #6 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 78732 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 78732 ranks #2 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
78734 Austin, TX 17,655 3.4 mi
78730 Austin, TX 7,955 3.5 mi
78733 Austin, TX 8,762 4.0 mi
78726 Austin, TX 13,122 4.6 mi
78738 Austin, TX 12,134 5.7 mi
78750 Austin, TX 26,814 6.0 mi
78735 Austin, TX 16,131 8.0 mi
78645 Leander, TX 9,773 6.7 mi
78759 Austin, TX 38,891 8.0 mi
78731 Austin, TX 24,614 7.7 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 78732 in? ▼
ZIP code 78732 (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 78732? ▼
ZIP code 78732 in Austin, TX has a population of 14,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78732? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78732 is $192,500, which is 152% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78732? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78732 is $853,900, which is 207% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78732? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78732 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78732? ▼
ZIP code 78732 has 422 business establishments employing approximately 2,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78732? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78732 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (108), Health care and social assistance (48), Retail trade (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78732? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78732 increased by 11.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 78732? ▼
In ZIP code 78732, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.8% 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 78732? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78732 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78732? ▼
In ZIP code 78732, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78732? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78732 is 3.2% 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.