Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78753
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,301
- 1,751/sq mi High-density area
- $65,170
- Median income Near-median income area
- $371,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,751
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78753 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 78753 (Austin, TX) fell -5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 400.2 in 2023 to 380.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78753 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 49,301 residents across 28.2 square miles, a density of 1,751 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78753 reports a modest median household income of $65,170 (14% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,327. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $371,300 (50% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 33.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,502.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, 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 78753 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 78753
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78753.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
181 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
164 establishments
- Construction
Construction
120 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
116 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 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 78753, 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
49,301
Population
28.2
Area (sq mi)
1,751
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78753?
32.5
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
34.4%
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?
$65,170
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,327
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78753 ranks nationally
Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,170 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
25,638housing units
25,638
Total Housing Units
24,538
Occupied Units
1,100
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,300
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,502
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
-5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
380
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+280%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78753 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +280% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.1% | 277 |
| 2021 | +24.5% | 345 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 424 |
| 2023 | -5.6% | 400 |
| 2024 | -5.0% | 380 |
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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 78753, employing approximately 26,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,945,705,000.
1,162
Businesses
26,818
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 181 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 164 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 120 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 116 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 68 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 64 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 5.3% |
| Information | 38 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.3% |
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 78753 vs 78758 →
ZIP 78753 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78753
Austin (78753)
49,301 residents
- 78758
Austin (78758)
44,072 residents
- 78759
Austin (78759)
38,891 residents
- 78723
Austin (78723)
28,330 residents
- 78727
Austin (78727)
26,689 residents
- 78757
Austin (78757)
21,310 residents
- 78728
Austin (78728)
20,299 residents
- 78752 18,064
Austin (78752)
18,064 residents
- 78754 15,036
Austin (78754)
15,036 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78753 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78753 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78727
Austin (78727)
$110,379 median income
- 78757
Austin (78757)
$103,860 median income
- 78759
Austin (78759)
$102,400 median income
- 78723
Austin (78723)
$100,329 median income
- 78754
Austin (78754)
$90,121 median income
- 78721
Austin (78721)
$84,573 median income
- 78751
Austin (78751)
$80,915 median income
- 78728
Austin (78728)
$75,243 median income
- 78758
Austin (78758)
$74,381 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78753 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78758 | Austin, TX | 44,072 | 2.0 mi |
| 78754 | Austin, TX | 15,036 | 2.5 mi |
| 78752 | Austin, TX | 18,064 | 3.9 mi |
| 78757 | Austin, TX | 21,310 | 4.1 mi |
| 78723 | Austin, TX | 28,330 | 5.4 mi |
| 78728 | Austin, TX | 20,299 | 5.2 mi |
| 78727 | Austin, TX | 26,689 | 4.2 mi |
| 78759 | Austin, TX | 38,891 | 5.4 mi |
| 78751 | Austin, TX | 14,385 | 5.7 mi |
| 78721 | Austin, TX | 11,425 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78753, 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 (49,301 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 78753 in?
ZIP code 78753 (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 78753?
ZIP code 78753 in Austin, TX has a population of 49,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78753?
The median household income in ZIP 78753 is $65,170, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78753?
The median home value in ZIP 78753 is $371,300, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78753?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78753 is White at 35.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78753?
ZIP code 78753 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 26,818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78753?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78753 are: Retail trade (181), Accommodation and food services (164), Construction (120). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78753?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78753 decreased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 280%. 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 78753?
In ZIP code 78753, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 78753?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78753 is 26.3 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 78753?
In ZIP code 78753, approximately 33.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78753?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78753 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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