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Austin, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78733

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

8,762
295/sq mi
$206,368
Median income
$1,008,600
Median home value
77.0%
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 2%
home value, US ZIPs
295
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78733 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78733 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 8,762 residents across 29.7 square miles, a density of 295 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78733 skews affluent, with a median household income of $206,368 (173% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $100,503. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. Housing costs here run $1,008,600 for a typical home value (307% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,925 a month; 90.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 78733 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Travis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78733

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78733.

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 78733, 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

8,762

Population

29.7

Area (sq mi)

295

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78733?

43.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 17.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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?

$206,368

Median Household Income

+173% vs state

$100,503

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78733 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$206,368 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%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 84.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,427

Total Housing Units

3,171

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$1,008,600

Median Home Value

+307% vs state

$1,925

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

372

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+272%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78733 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 253
2021 +16.6% 295
2022 +22.4% 361
2023 +2.4% 369
2024 +0.7% 372

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 272 business establishments in ZIP 78733, employing approximately 2,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,493,000.

272

Businesses

2,203

Employees

$166.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 34.9%
Construction 31 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 20 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 17 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 5.9%
Retail trade 13 4.8%
Finance and insurance 10 3.7%
Wholesale trade 8 2.9%
Information 7 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.5%
Manufacturing 3 1.1%

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 78733 vs 78735 →

ZIP 78733 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 78733 ranks #9 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 78733 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 78733 ranks the highest 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
78735 Austin, TX 16,131 4.0 mi
78732 Austin, TX 14,060 4.0 mi
78730 Austin, TX 7,955 3.7 mi
78738 Austin, TX 12,134 4.9 mi
78746 Austin, TX 26,928 4.3 mi
78749 Austin, TX 34,449 7.6 mi
78734 Austin, TX 17,655 5.8 mi
78731 Austin, TX 24,614 6.6 mi
78756 Austin, TX 7,194 8.1 mi
78703 Austin, TX 19,690 6.9 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78733 in? ▼
ZIP code 78733 (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 78733? ▼
ZIP code 78733 in Austin, TX has a population of 8,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78733? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78733 is $206,368, which is 171% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78733? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78733 is $1,008,600, which is 263% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78733? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78733 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78733? ▼
ZIP code 78733 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 2,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78733? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78733 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Construction (31), Real estate and rental and leasing (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78733? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78733 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. 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 78733? ▼
In ZIP code 78733, 84.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.0% 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 78733? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78733 is 26.0 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 78733? ▼
In ZIP code 78733, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78733? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78733 is 2.9% 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.