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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
$86,109
Median income
$504,800
Median home value
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $56,112. Poverty here runs at 10.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $504,800 (104% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,713 monthly, and 46.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78745 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 78745

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78745.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78745?

37.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.0%

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

What does housing look like?

31,805

Total Housing Units

30,293

Occupied Units

1,512

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.3%
Renter 53.7%

$504,800

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

$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

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ZIP 78745 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 78745 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78745 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 78745 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

78660 standard
Pflugerville, TX
Pop: 68,789
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
78704 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 42,117

Related Areas

Travis County Austin, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.