Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78737
Hays County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,081
- 123/sq mi High-density area
- $168,920
- Median income Above-median income area
- $765,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78737 (Austin, TX) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 383.6 in 2023 to 393.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,677. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $765,000 (209% above the average Texas ZIP), while 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,131.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Hays County, so 78737 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 78737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78737.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
163 establishments
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 65
Real estate and rental and leasing
65 establishments
- Retail trade 50
Retail trade
50 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78737?
39.5
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
7.2%
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?
$168,920
Median Household Income
+124% vs state ZIP avg
$74,677
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78737 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)
$168,920 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
9,406housing units
9,406
Total Housing Units
9,145
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$765,000
Median Home Value
+209% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78737 vs 78736 →
ZIP 78737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78748
Austin (78748)
40,651 residents
- 78749
Austin (78749)
34,449 residents
- 78610
Buda (78610)
23,502 residents
- 78739
Austin (78739)
16,792 residents
- 78735 16,131
Austin (78735)
16,131 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
- 78736 6,946
Austin (78736)
6,946 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78737 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78737 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
- 78619
Driftwood (78619)
$183,393 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
- 78610
Buda (78610)
$119,698 median income
- 78748
Austin (78748)
$115,213 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78737, 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 (12,081 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 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.
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