Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78744
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,820
- 772/sq mi High-density area
- $83,002
- Median income Near-median income area
- $357,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 772
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78744 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 78744 (Austin, TX) fell -4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 457.7 in 2023 to 436.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78744 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 42,820 residents across 55.5 square miles, a density of 772 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78744 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,002 (10% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,086. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $357,500 (44% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,647; 51.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78744 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 78744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78744.
- Construction
Construction
124 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 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 78744, 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
42,820
Population
55.5
Area (sq mi)
772
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78744?
33.2
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
23.7%
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?
$83,002
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$41,086
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78744 ranks nationally
Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$83,002 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US 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
21,868housing units
21,868
Total Housing Units
20,976
Occupied Units
892
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$357,500
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,647
Median Rent
2005
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
-4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
437
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+337%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78744 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +337% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.4% | 320 |
| 2021 | +24.2% | 397 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 490 |
| 2023 | -6.5% | 458 |
| 2024 | -4.6% | 437 |
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 992 business establishments in ZIP 78744, employing approximately 27,277 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,898,927,000.
992
Businesses
27,277
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 124 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 105 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 52 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 2.8% |
| Information | 24 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
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 78744 vs 78741 →
ZIP 78744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78745
Austin (78745)
55,614 residents
- 78741
Austin (78741)
44,935 residents
- 78744
Austin (78744)
42,820 residents
- 78704
Austin (78704)
42,117 residents
- 78748
Austin (78748)
40,651 residents
- 78705
Austin (78705)
31,340 residents
- 78702 21,334
Austin (78702)
21,334 residents
- 78747 14,808
Austin (78747)
14,808 residents
- 78701 6,841
Austin (78701)
6,841 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78744 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78701
Austin (78701)
$162,168 median income
- 78748
Austin (78748)
$115,213 median income
- 78704
Austin (78704)
$106,897 median income
- 78702
Austin (78702)
$102,171 median income
- 78747
Austin (78747)
$92,748 median income
- 78745
Austin (78745)
$86,109 median income
- 78744
Austin (78744)
$83,002 median income
- 78741
Austin (78741)
$66,741 median income
- 78719 $56,202
Austin (78719)
$56,202 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78744 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78741 | Austin, TX | 44,935 | 3.4 mi |
| 78747 | Austin, TX | 14,808 | 3.9 mi |
| 78745 | Austin, TX | 55,614 | 4.4 mi |
| 78702 | Austin, TX | 21,334 | 5.6 mi |
| 78719 | Austin, TX | 1,764 | 4.4 mi |
| 78704 | Austin, TX | 42,117 | 4.7 mi |
| 78701 | Austin, TX | 6,841 | 6.1 mi |
| 78712 | Austin, TX | 860 | 7.1 mi |
| 78748 | Austin, TX | 40,651 | 5.8 mi |
| 78705 | Austin, TX | 31,340 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78744, 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 (42,820 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 78744 in?
ZIP code 78744 (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 78744?
ZIP code 78744 in Austin, TX has a population of 42,820 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78744?
The median household income in ZIP 78744 is $83,002, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78744?
The median home value in ZIP 78744 is $357,500, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78744 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78744?
ZIP code 78744 has 992 business establishments employing approximately 27,277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78744 are: Construction (124), Retail trade (124), Professional, scientific, and technical services (113). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78744?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78744 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 337%. 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 78744?
In ZIP code 78744, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 78744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78744 is 25.5 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 78744?
In ZIP code 78744, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78744 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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