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ZIP Code 78752

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

18,064
2,087/sq mi
$67,682
Median income
$422,000
Median home value
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
2,087
people per sq mi
20%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78752 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78752 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 18,064 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 2,087 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78752 reports a modest median household income of $67,682 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,853. Local economic indicators show a 17.8% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $422,000 for a typical home value (70% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,581 a month; 20.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78752 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 78752

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78752.

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 78752, 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

18,064

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

2,087

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78752?

31.6

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

26.6%

Foreign-Born

White 39.1%
African American 12.5%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%

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?

$67,682

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$42,853

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78752 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,682 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,805

Total Housing Units

11,160

Occupied Units

645

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 20.2%
Renter 79.8%

$422,000

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,581

Median Rent

1983

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

421

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+321%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78752 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +321% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 338
2021 +17.3% 397
2022 +22.4% 486
2023 -12.0% 427
2024 -1.5% 421

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 734 business establishments in ZIP 78752, employing approximately 11,726 people with a combined annual payroll of $646,402,000.

734

Businesses

11,726

Employees

$646.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 126 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 97 13.2%
Retail trade 82 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 71 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 70 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 6.8%
Finance and insurance 44 6.0%
Construction 35 4.8%
Wholesale trade 25 3.4%
Information 22 3.0%
Educational services 19 2.6%
Manufacturing 14 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.8%

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 78752 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 78752 ranks #7 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 78752 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 78752 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
78751 Austin, TX 14,385 1.8 mi
78756 Austin, TX 7,194 2.2 mi
78723 Austin, TX 28,330 2.2 mi
78757 Austin, TX 21,310 2.2 mi
78722 Austin, TX 5,901 3.0 mi
78758 Austin, TX 44,072 3.9 mi
78705 Austin, TX 31,340 3.3 mi
78712 Austin, TX 860 3.7 mi
78702 Austin, TX 21,334 4.8 mi
78731 Austin, TX 24,614 4.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

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Pop: 68,789
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78752 in? ▼
ZIP code 78752 (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 78752? ▼
ZIP code 78752 in Austin, TX has a population of 18,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78752? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78752 is $67,682, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78752? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78752 is $422,000, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78752? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78752 is White at 39.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78752? ▼
ZIP code 78752 has 734 business establishments employing approximately 11,726 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78752? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78752 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (126), Accommodation and food services (97), Retail trade (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78752? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78752 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 321%. 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 78752? ▼
In ZIP code 78752, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.1% 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 78752? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78752 is 22.4 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 78752? ▼
In ZIP code 78752, approximately 20.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 79.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78752? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78752 is 17.8% 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.