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ZIP Code 78749

Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,449
1,321/sq mi
$111,079
Median income
$585,200
Median home value
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1,321
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78749 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 34,449 residents across 26.1 square miles, a density of 1,321 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78749 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,079 (47% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $63,287. Local economic indicators show a 5.5% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $585,200 (136% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,965 monthly, and 58.6% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Travis County, letting you compare 78749 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 78749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78749.

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 78749, 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

34,449

Population

26.1

Area (sq mi)

1,321

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78749?

41.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 70.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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?

$111,079

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$63,287

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78749 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$111,079 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,897

Total Housing Units

15,989

Occupied Units

908

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$585,200

Median Home Value

+136% vs state

$1,965

Median Rent

1993

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

396

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+296%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78749 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +296% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 274
2021 +25.4% 343
2022 +21.8% 418
2023 -6.4% 391
2024 +1.3% 396

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 786 business establishments in ZIP 78749, employing approximately 8,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $449,214,000.

786

Businesses

8,593

Employees

$449.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 186 23.7%
Health care and social assistance 113 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 72 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 63 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 7.5%
Retail trade 56 7.1%
Construction 55 7.0%
Finance and insurance 44 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 5.3%
Information 27 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 3.2%
Educational services 21 2.7%
Wholesale trade 8 1.0%
Manufacturing 5 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 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 78749 vs 78735 →

ZIP 78749 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 78749 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 78749 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 78749 ranks #8 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
78735 Austin, TX 16,131 3.6 mi
78739 Austin, TX 16,792 3.0 mi
78745 Austin, TX 55,614 3.7 mi
78748 Austin, TX 40,651 3.9 mi
78652 Manchaca, TX 4,466 5.7 mi
78704 Austin, TX 42,117 5.9 mi
78733 Austin, TX 8,762 7.6 mi
78737 Austin, TX 12,081 6.3 mi
78746 Austin, TX 26,928 6.4 mi
78736 Austin, TX 6,946 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

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Pflugerville, TX
Pop: 68,789
78745 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 55,614
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

Related Areas

Travis County Austin, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78749 in? ▼
ZIP code 78749 (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 78749? ▼
ZIP code 78749 in Austin, TX has a population of 34,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78749 is $111,079, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78749 is $585,200, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78749 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78749? ▼
ZIP code 78749 has 786 business establishments employing approximately 8,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78749? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78749 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (186), Health care and social assistance (113), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78749? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78749 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 296%. 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 78749? ▼
In ZIP code 78749, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.3% 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 78749? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78749 is 26.2 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 78749? ▼
In ZIP code 78749, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78749 is 5.5% 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.