Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78745
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,614
- 1,607/sq mi High-density area
- $86,109
- Median income Above-median income area
- $504,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.0%
- 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 and unusually populous area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,607
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78745 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 78745 (Austin, TX) fell -1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 479.2 in 2023 to 473.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78745 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 55,614 residents across 34.6 square miles, a density of 1,607 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78745 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,109 (14% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,112. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $504,800 (104% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 46.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,713.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78745 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 78745
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78745.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
262 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
245 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
218 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
189 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
175 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 78745, 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
55,614
Population
34.6
Area (sq mi)
1,607
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78745?
37.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
11.0%
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?
$86,109
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$56,112
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78745 ranks nationally
Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$86,109 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
31,805housing units
31,805
Total Housing Units
30,293
Occupied Units
1,512
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$504,800
Median Home Value
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$1,713
Median Rent
1984
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
-1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
473
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+373%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78745 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +373% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 342 |
| 2021 | +23.4% | 421 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 503 |
| 2023 | -4.7% | 479 |
| 2024 | -1.2% | 473 |
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 1,747 business establishments in ZIP 78745, employing approximately 22,800 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,223,432,000.
1,747
Businesses
22,800
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 262 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 245 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 218 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 189 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 175 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 132 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 112 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 92 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 63 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 41 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 2.1% |
| Information | 37 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 78745 vs 78748 →
ZIP 78745 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
- 78749
Austin (78749)
34,449 residents
- 78746
Austin (78746)
26,928 residents
- 78703 19,690
Austin (78703)
19,690 residents
- 78739 16,792
Austin (78739)
16,792 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78745 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78745 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
- 78746
Austin (78746)
$188,414 median income
- 78701
Austin (78701)
$162,168 median income
- 78703
Austin (78703)
$153,036 median income
- 78735
Austin (78735)
$139,191 median income
- 78748
Austin (78748)
$115,213 median income
- 78749
Austin (78749)
$111,079 median income
- 78704
Austin (78704)
$106,897 median income
- 78745 $86,109
Austin (78745)
$86,109 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78745 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78748 | Austin, TX | 40,651 | 3.3 mi |
| 78749 | Austin, TX | 34,449 | 3.7 mi |
| 78704 | Austin, TX | 42,117 | 3.2 mi |
| 78744 | Austin, TX | 42,820 | 4.4 mi |
| 78746 | Austin, TX | 26,928 | 6.3 mi |
| 78741 | Austin, TX | 44,935 | 5.2 mi |
| 78701 | Austin, TX | 6,841 | 5.5 mi |
| 78703 | Austin, TX | 19,690 | 6.3 mi |
| 78739 | Austin, TX | 16,792 | 5.8 mi |
| 78735 | Austin, TX | 16,131 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78745, 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 (55,614 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 78745 in?
ZIP code 78745 (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 78745?
ZIP code 78745 in Austin, TX has a population of 55,614 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78745?
The median household income in ZIP 78745 is $86,109, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78745?
The median home value in ZIP 78745 is $504,800, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78745?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78745 is White at 67.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78745?
ZIP code 78745 has 1,747 business establishments employing approximately 22,800 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78745?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78745 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (262), Health care and social assistance (245), Retail trade (218). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78745?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78745 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 373%. 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 78745?
In ZIP code 78745, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.0% 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 78745?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78745 is 24.5 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 78745?
In ZIP code 78745, approximately 46.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78745?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78745 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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