ZIP Code 78752
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Austin · Travis County · Texas
- Population
- 18,064
- Median income
- $67,682
- Median home value
- $422,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.1%
- Land area
- 8.7 sq mi
2,087/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.6
Chicago
ZIP code 78752 in Austin, Texas has a population of 18,064. The median household income is $67,682, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $422,000, 52% above the US average. 47.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78752 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The area is home to 18,064 residents, producing a population density of 2,087 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78752 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78752 sits at $67,682 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,853. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $422,000 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,581 per month, and 20.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78752 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78752
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78752.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 78752?
31.6
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
26.6%
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?
$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
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?
11,805
Total Housing Units
11,160
Occupied Units
645
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78752 vs 78751 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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