Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78735
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,131
- 303/sq mi High-density area
- $139,191
- Median income Above-median income area
- $867,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 303
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78735 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78735 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 16,131 residents across 53.2 square miles, a density of 303 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78735 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,191 (84% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,784. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $867,500 (250% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 46.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,005.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78735 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 78735
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78735.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
246 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Finance and insurance 73
Finance and insurance
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 72
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 71
Real estate and rental and leasing
71 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 78735, 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
16,131
Population
53.2
Area (sq mi)
303
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78735?
38.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
11.9%
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?
$139,191
Median Household Income
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$90,784
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78735 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)
$139,191 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
10,228housing units
10,228
Total Housing Units
9,791
Occupied Units
437
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$867,500
Median Home Value
+250% vs state ZIP avg
$2,005
Median Rent
2004
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
+26.7%
YoY Change (2022)
405
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+305%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78735 have increased 26.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +305% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.8% | 245 |
| 2019 | +5.6% | 259 |
| 2020 | +10.1% | 285 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 319 |
| 2022 | +26.7% | 405 |
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 928 business establishments in ZIP 78735, employing approximately 20,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,995,575,000.
928
Businesses
20,142
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 246 | 26.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 73 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 47 | 5.1% |
| Information | 36 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78735 vs 78749 →
ZIP 78735 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78745
Austin (78745)
55,614 residents
- 78704
Austin (78704)
42,117 residents
- 78749
Austin (78749)
34,449 residents
- 78746
Austin (78746)
26,928 residents
- 78703 19,690
Austin (78703)
19,690 residents
- 78739 16,792
Austin (78739)
16,792 residents
- 78735 16,131
Austin (78735)
16,131 residents
- 78733 8,762
Austin (78733)
8,762 residents
- 78730 7,955
Austin (78730)
7,955 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78735 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78735 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78739
Austin (78739)
$238,559 median income
- 78733
Austin (78733)
$206,368 median income
- 78746
Austin (78746)
$188,414 median income
- 78701
Austin (78701)
$162,168 median income
- 78730
Austin (78730)
$158,673 median income
- 78703
Austin (78703)
$153,036 median income
- 78735
Austin (78735)
$139,191 median income
- 78749
Austin (78749)
$111,079 median income
- 78704
Austin (78704)
$106,897 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78735 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78749 | Austin, TX | 34,449 | 3.6 mi |
| 78733 | Austin, TX | 8,762 | 4.0 mi |
| 78746 | Austin, TX | 26,928 | 4.0 mi |
| 78736 | Austin, TX | 6,946 | 5.6 mi |
| 78739 | Austin, TX | 16,792 | 6.2 mi |
| 78704 | Austin, TX | 42,117 | 6.2 mi |
| 78745 | Austin, TX | 55,614 | 5.8 mi |
| 78730 | Austin, TX | 7,955 | 7.1 mi |
| 78701 | Austin, TX | 6,841 | 7.4 mi |
| 78703 | Austin, TX | 19,690 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78735, 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 (16,131 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 78735 in?
ZIP code 78735 (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 78735?
ZIP code 78735 in Austin, TX has a population of 16,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78735?
The median household income in ZIP 78735 is $139,191, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78735?
The median home value in ZIP 78735 is $867,500, which is 212% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78735?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78735 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78735?
ZIP code 78735 has 928 business establishments employing approximately 20,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78735?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78735 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (246), Health care and social assistance (106), Finance and insurance (73). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78735?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78735 increased by 26.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 305%. 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 78735?
In ZIP code 78735, 81.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.4% 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 78735?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78735 is 21.2 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 78735?
In ZIP code 78735, approximately 46.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78735?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78735 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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