Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78736
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,946
- 93/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,805
- Median income Above-median income area
- $573,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 93
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78736 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78736 (Austin, TX) fell -6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 397.9 in 2023 to 372.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78736 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 6,946 residents across 75.1 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78736 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,805 (24% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,865. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $573,100 (132% above the average Texas ZIP), while 66.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,830.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78736 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 78736
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78736.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade 22
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 22
Real estate and rental and leasing
22 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 78736, 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
6,946
Population
75.1
Area (sq mi)
93
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78736?
42.9
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
4.3%
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?
$93,805
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$64,865
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78736 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)
$93,805 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
4,705housing units
4,705
Total Housing Units
4,443
Occupied Units
262
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$573,100
Median Home Value
+132% vs state ZIP avg
$1,830
Median Rent
1996
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
-6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
372
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+272%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78736 have decreased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 275 |
| 2021 | +25.2% | 344 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 418 |
| 2023 | -4.9% | 398 |
| 2024 | -6.5% | 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 284 business establishments in ZIP 78736, employing approximately 2,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $184,259,000.
284
Businesses
2,847
Employees
$184.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 45 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Information | 10 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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 78736 vs 78738 →
ZIP 78736 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78749
Austin (78749)
34,449 residents
- 78746
Austin (78746)
26,928 residents
- 78734
Austin (78734)
17,655 residents
- 78739
Austin (78739)
16,792 residents
- 78735
Austin (78735)
16,131 residents
- 78732
Austin (78732)
14,060 residents
- 78738 12,134
Austin (78738)
12,134 residents
- 78737 12,081
Austin (78737)
12,081 residents
- 78733 8,762
Austin (78733)
8,762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78736 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78736 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
- 78732
Austin (78732)
$192,500 median income
- 78746
Austin (78746)
$188,414 median income
- 78738
Austin (78738)
$183,048 median income
- 78737
Austin (78737)
$168,920 median income
- 78735
Austin (78735)
$139,191 median income
- 78652
Manchaca (78652)
$133,368 median income
- 78734
Austin (78734)
$130,784 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78736 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78738 | Austin, TX | 12,134 | 4.0 mi |
| 78737 | Austin, TX | 12,081 | 5.1 mi |
| 78735 | Austin, TX | 16,131 | 5.6 mi |
| 78734 | Austin, TX | 17,655 | 8.1 mi |
| 78733 | Austin, TX | 8,762 | 6.6 mi |
| 78749 | Austin, TX | 34,449 | 6.9 mi |
| 78739 | Austin, TX | 16,792 | 7.1 mi |
| 78732 | Austin, TX | 14,060 | 9.1 mi |
| 78746 | Austin, TX | 26,928 | 9.2 mi |
| 78652 | Manchaca, TX | 4,466 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78736, 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 (6,946 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 78736 in?
ZIP code 78736 (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 78736?
ZIP code 78736 in Austin, TX has a population of 6,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78736?
The median household income in ZIP 78736 is $93,805, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78736?
The median home value in ZIP 78736 is $573,100, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78736 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78736?
ZIP code 78736 has 284 business establishments employing approximately 2,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78736?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78736 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (59), Construction (45), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78736?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78736 decreased by 6.5% 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 78736?
In ZIP code 78736, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.2% 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 78736?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78736 is 25.0 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 78736?
In ZIP code 78736, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78736 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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