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ZIP Code 78734

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

17,655
339/sq mi
$130,784
Median income
$677,300
Median home value
59.1%
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 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
339
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78734 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78734 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 17,655 residents across 52.1 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78734 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,784 (73% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $87,042. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $677,300 (174% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,851 monthly, and 83.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 78734 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 78734

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78734.

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 78734, 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

17,655

Population

52.1

Area (sq mi)

339

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78734?

49.0

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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?

$130,784

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$87,042

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78734 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,784 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,951

Total Housing Units

9,881

Occupied Units

1,070

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$677,300

Median Home Value

+174% vs state

$1,851

Median Rent

1999

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

-5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78734 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 195
2021 +22.7% 239
2022 +19.8% 286
2023 -1.4% 282
2024 -5.6% 266

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 1,003 business establishments in ZIP 78734, employing approximately 7,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,669,000.

1,003

Businesses

7,582

Employees

$418.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 204 20.3%
Construction 113 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 96 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 78 7.8%
Retail trade 73 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 66 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 6.2%
Finance and insurance 60 6.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 35 3.5%
Wholesale trade 32 3.2%
Educational services 32 3.2%
Information 30 3.0%
Manufacturing 23 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 78734 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 78734 ranks #3 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 78734 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 78734 ranks #7 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
78732 Austin, TX 14,060 3.4 mi
78738 Austin, TX 12,134 4.1 mi
78645 Leander, TX 9,773 5.0 mi
78730 Austin, TX 7,955 6.8 mi
78736 Austin, TX 6,946 8.1 mi
78733 Austin, TX 8,762 5.8 mi
78726 Austin, TX 13,122 7.3 mi
78750 Austin, TX 26,814 9.2 mi
78735 Austin, TX 16,131 9.2 mi
78746 Austin, TX 26,928 10.0 mi

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Pop: 44,935
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78744 standard
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78734 in? ▼
ZIP code 78734 (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 78734? ▼
ZIP code 78734 in Austin, TX has a population of 17,655 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78734? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78734 is $130,784, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78734? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78734 is $677,300, which is 143% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78734? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78734 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78734? ▼
ZIP code 78734 has 1,003 business establishments employing approximately 7,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78734? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78734 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (204), Construction (113), Health care and social assistance (96). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78734? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78734 decreased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 78734? ▼
In ZIP code 78734, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.1% 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 78734? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78734 is 27.7 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 78734? ▼
In ZIP code 78734, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78734? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78734 is 5.9% 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.