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ZIP Code 78735

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

16,131
303/sq mi
$139,191
Median income
$867,500
Median home value
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $90,784. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $867,500 for a typical home value (250% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,005 a month; 46.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78735 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 78735

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78735.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78735?

38.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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

$90,784

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78735 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$139,191 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 81.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,228

Total Housing Units

9,791

Occupied Units

437

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.5%
Renter 53.5%

$867,500

Median Home Value

+250% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78735 ranks #7 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 78735 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 78735 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.