ZIP Code 78736
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Austin · Travis County · Texas
- Population
- 6,946
- Median income
- $93,805
- Median home value
- $573,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.2%
- Land area
- 75.1 sq mi
93/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 106% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
Chicago
ZIP code 78736 in Austin, Texas has a population of 6,946. The median household income is $93,805, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $573,100, 106% above the US average. 57.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78736 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.1 square miles in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The area is home to 6,946 residents, producing a population density of 93 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78736 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78736 sits at $93,805 (24% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $64,865. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $573,100 (132% above the state average) with median rent at $1,830 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78736 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78736 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78736
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$64,865
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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