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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
$93,805
Median income
$573,100
Median home value
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $64,865. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $573,100 (132% above the state average), median rent at $1,830 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.0%.

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. To put 78736 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 78736

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78736.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78736?

42.9

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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?

$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

How ZIP 78736 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,805 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.2%

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

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$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 78736 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 78736 ranks #0 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 78736 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 78736 ranks #null 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
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

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

Travis County Austin, TX Texas

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.

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