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Austin, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78739

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

16,792
568/sq mi
$238,559
Median income
$808,600
Median home value
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
568
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 16,792 residents across 29.6 square miles, a density of 568 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78739 skews affluent, with a median household income of $238,559 (216% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $90,618. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $808,600 (227% above the state average) with median rent at $3,473 per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Travis County, letting you compare 78739 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 78739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78739.

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 78739, 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

16,792

Population

29.6

Area (sq mi)

568

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78739?

41.1

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 13.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$238,559

Median Household Income

+216% vs state

$90,618

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78739 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$238,559 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 85.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,180

Total Housing Units

7,090

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$808,600

Median Home Value

+227% vs state

$3,473

Median Rent

2003

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

+26.0%

YoY Change (2022)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78739 have increased 26.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +2.6% 182
2019 +14.4% 209
2020 +2.1% 213
2021 +25.3% 267
2022 +26.0% 337

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 343 business establishments in ZIP 78739, employing approximately 1,932 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,987,000.

343

Businesses

1,932

Employees

$112.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 124 36.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 30 8.8%
Construction 24 7.0%
Finance and insurance 18 5.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.7%
Educational services 15 4.4%
Information 13 3.8%
Retail trade 11 3.2%
Wholesale trade 8 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 2.0%
Manufacturing 5 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%

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 78739 vs 78652 →

ZIP 78739 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 78739 ranks #6 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 78739 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 78739 ranks the highest 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
78652 Manchaca, TX 4,466 3.3 mi
78749 Austin, TX 34,449 3.0 mi
78748 Austin, TX 40,651 4.0 mi
78737 Austin, TX 12,081 4.3 mi
78735 Austin, TX 16,131 6.2 mi
78745 Austin, TX 55,614 5.8 mi
78610 Buda, TX 23,502 7.6 mi
78736 Austin, TX 6,946 7.1 mi
78733 Austin, TX 8,762 10.0 mi
78704 Austin, TX 42,117 8.6 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 78739 in? ▼
ZIP code 78739 (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 78739? ▼
ZIP code 78739 in Austin, TX has a population of 16,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78739 is $238,559, which is 213% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78739 is $808,600, which is 191% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78739 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78739? ▼
ZIP code 78739 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 1,932 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78739 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (124), Real estate and rental and leasing (39), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78739 increased by 26.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 78739? ▼
In ZIP code 78739, 85.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.1% 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 78739? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78739 is 28.3 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 78739? ▼
In ZIP code 78739, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78739? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78739 is 2.7% 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.