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ZIP Code 78737

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

12,081
123/sq mi
$168,920
Median income
$765,000
Median home value
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
123
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78737 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78737 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Hays County, Texas, home to 12,081 residents across 98.3 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78737 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,920 (124% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $74,677. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $765,000 (209% above the state average) with median rent at $2,131 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78737, plus 5 more within Hays County, give a clearer read than the 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 78737

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78737.

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 78737, 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

12,081

Population

98.3

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78737?

39.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%

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?

$168,920

Median Household Income

+124% vs state

$74,677

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78737 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$168,920 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,406

Total Housing Units

9,145

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$765,000

Median Home Value

+209% vs state

$2,131

Median Rent

2008

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

393

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+293%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78737 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +293% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 251
2021 +19.9% 301
2022 +32.5% 398
2023 -3.7% 384
2024 +2.5% 393

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 713 business establishments in ZIP 78737, employing approximately 4,231 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,240,000.

713

Businesses

4,231

Employees

$254.2M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 163 22.9%
Construction 89 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 68 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 9.1%
Retail trade 50 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 50 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 6.3%
Wholesale trade 32 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 28 3.9%
Finance and insurance 26 3.6%
Manufacturing 24 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 3.0%
Information 19 2.7%
Educational services 12 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 78737 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 78737 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 78737 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 78737 ranks #5 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
78736 Austin, TX 6,946 5.1 mi
78739 Austin, TX 16,792 4.3 mi
78749 Austin, TX 34,449 6.3 mi
78738 Austin, TX 12,134 9.1 mi
78652 Manchaca, TX 4,466 6.3 mi
78619 Driftwood, TX 3,026 6.8 mi
78748 Austin, TX 40,651 8.3 mi
78735 Austin, TX 16,131 7.7 mi
78733 Austin, TX 8,762 10.6 mi
78610 Buda, TX 23,502 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hays County

78640 standard
Kyle, TX
Pop: 42,954
78610 standard
Buda, TX
Pop: 23,502
78620 standard
Dripping Springs, TX
Pop: 14,367
78676 standard
Wimberley, TX
Pop: 12,602
78619 standard
Driftwood, TX
Pop: 3,026

Related Areas

Hays County Austin, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78737 in? ▼
ZIP code 78737 (Austin) is located in Hays County, Texas. Hays County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hays-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78737? ▼
ZIP code 78737 in Austin, TX has a population of 12,081 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78737? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78737 is $168,920, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78737? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78737 is $765,000, which is 175% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78737? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78737 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78737? ▼
ZIP code 78737 has 713 business establishments employing approximately 4,231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78737? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78737 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (163), Construction (89), Health care and social assistance (68). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78737? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78737 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 293%. 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 78737? ▼
In ZIP code 78737, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.9% 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 78737? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78737 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78737? ▼
In ZIP code 78737, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78737? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78737 is 4.6% 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.