Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78748
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,651
- 1,238/sq mi High-density area
- $115,213
- Median income Above-median income area
- $465,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.5%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,238
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78748 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 78748 (Austin, TX) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 371.5 in 2023 to 366.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78748 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 40,651 residents across 32.8 square miles, a density of 1,238 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78748 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,213 (52% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,667. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 3.6%. Median home value is $465,100 (88% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,839; 56.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, 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 78748 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 78748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78748.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
176 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
155 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
139 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
106 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 78748, 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
40,651
Population
32.8
Area (sq mi)
1,238
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78748?
36.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
13.1%
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?
$115,213
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$63,667
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78748 ranks nationally
Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$115,213 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
26,420housing units
26,420
Total Housing Units
25,231
Occupied Units
1,189
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$465,100
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$1,839
Median Rent
2004
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
366
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+266%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78748 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +266% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 262 |
| 2021 | +27.9% | 335 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 404 |
| 2023 | -8.0% | 372 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 366 |
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 1,138 business establishments in ZIP 78748, employing approximately 11,384 people with a combined annual payroll of $502,853,000.
1,138
Businesses
11,384
Employees
$502.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 176 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 155 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 139 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 106 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 97 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 79 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 4.7% |
| Information | 33 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 78748 vs 78745 →
ZIP 78748 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
- 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
- 78610
Buda (78610)
23,502 residents
- 78739 16,792
Austin (78739)
16,792 residents
- 78735 16,131
Austin (78735)
16,131 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78748 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78748 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
- 78735
Austin (78735)
$139,191 median income
- 78652
Manchaca (78652)
$133,368 median income
- 78610
Buda (78610)
$119,698 median income
- 78748
Austin (78748)
$115,213 median income
- 78749
Austin (78749)
$111,079 median income
- 78704
Austin (78704)
$106,897 median income
- 78747 $92,748
Austin (78747)
$92,748 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78748 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78745 | Austin, TX | 55,614 | 3.3 mi |
| 78739 | Austin, TX | 16,792 | 4.0 mi |
| 78749 | Austin, TX | 34,449 | 3.9 mi |
| 78652 | Manchaca, TX | 4,466 | 3.8 mi |
| 78610 | Buda, TX | 23,502 | 6.1 mi |
| 78744 | Austin, TX | 42,820 | 5.8 mi |
| 78747 | Austin, TX | 14,808 | 5.7 mi |
| 78704 | Austin, TX | 42,117 | 6.4 mi |
| 78735 | Austin, TX | 16,131 | 7.4 mi |
| 78746 | Austin, TX | 26,928 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78748, 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 (40,651 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 78748 in?
ZIP code 78748 (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 78748?
ZIP code 78748 in Austin, TX has a population of 40,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78748?
The median household income in ZIP 78748 is $115,213, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78748?
The median home value in ZIP 78748 is $465,100, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78748 is White at 61.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78748?
ZIP code 78748 has 1,138 business establishments employing approximately 11,384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78748 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (176), Health care and social assistance (155), Retail trade (139). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78748 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 266%. 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 78748?
In ZIP code 78748, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% 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 78748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78748 is 29.3 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 78748?
In ZIP code 78748, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78748 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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