Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78747
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,808
- 241/sq mi High-density area
- $92,748
- Median income Above-median income area
- $430,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 241
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78747 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78747 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 14,808 residents across 61.5 square miles, a density of 241 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,748 (23% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,578. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $430,300 (74% above the average Texas ZIP), while 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,761.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78747 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 78747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78747.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
23 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 78747, 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
14,808
Population
61.5
Area (sq mi)
241
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78747?
34.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
14.3%
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?
$92,748
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$43,578
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78747 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)
$92,748 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
9,516housing units
9,516
Total Housing Units
9,096
Occupied Units
420
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$430,300
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,761
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2022)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78747 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +16.2% | 166 |
| 2019 | +9.0% | 181 |
| 2020 | +1.3% | 183 |
| 2021 | +44.8% | 265 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 300 |
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 272 business establishments in ZIP 78747, employing approximately 1,821 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,661,000.
272
Businesses
1,821
Employees
$103.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 18.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 12.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 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 78747 vs 78744 →
ZIP 78747 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
- 78610
Buda (78610)
23,502 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 78747 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78747 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
- 78652
Manchaca (78652)
$133,368 median income
- 78610
Buda (78610)
$119,698 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78747 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78744 | Austin, TX | 42,820 | 3.9 mi |
| 78719 | Austin, TX | 1,764 | 4.3 mi |
| 78748 | Austin, TX | 40,651 | 5.7 mi |
| 78741 | Austin, TX | 44,935 | 7.4 mi |
| 78745 | Austin, TX | 55,614 | 6.5 mi |
| 78652 | Manchaca, TX | 4,466 | 8.0 mi |
| 78704 | Austin, TX | 42,117 | 8.2 mi |
| 78701 | Austin, TX | 6,841 | 9.9 mi |
| 78610 | Buda, TX | 23,502 | 6.7 mi |
| 78702 | Austin, TX | 21,334 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78747, 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 (14,808 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 78747 in?
ZIP code 78747 (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 78747?
ZIP code 78747 in Austin, TX has a population of 14,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78747?
The median household income in ZIP 78747 is $92,748, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78747?
The median home value in ZIP 78747 is $430,300, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78747 is White at 41.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78747?
ZIP code 78747 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 1,821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78747 are: Construction (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78747?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78747 increased by 13.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 78747?
In ZIP code 78747, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 78747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78747 is 29.2 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 78747?
In ZIP code 78747, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78747 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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