Austin, TX · standard
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 High-density area
- $111,079
- Median income Above-median income area
- $585,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78749 (Austin, TX) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 391.4 in 2023 to 396.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,287. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $585,200 (136% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,965; 58.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78749 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 78749
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78749.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
186 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 72
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 63
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 59
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78749?
41.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
12.5%
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?
$111,079
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
16,897housing units
16,897
Total Housing Units
15,989
Occupied Units
908
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$585,200
Median Home Value
+136% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 78745
Austin (78745)
55,614 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
- 78739 16,792
Austin (78739)
16,792 residents
- 78735 16,131
Austin (78735)
16,131 residents
- 78737 12,081
Austin (78737)
12,081 residents
- 78733 8,762
Austin (78733)
8,762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78749 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78749 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
- 78733
Austin (78733)
$206,368 median income
- 78746
Austin (78746)
$188,414 median income
- 78737
Austin (78737)
$168,920 median income
- 78735
Austin (78735)
$139,191 median income
- 78652
Manchaca (78652)
$133,368 median income
- 78748
Austin (78748)
$115,213 median income
- 78749
Austin (78749)
$111,079 median income
- 78704
Austin (78704)
$106,897 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78749, 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 (34,449 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 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.
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