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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
$65,170
Median income
$371,300
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,327. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. Median home value sits at $371,300 (50% above the state average), median rent at $1,502 a month, and owner-occupancy at 33.4%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Travis County, letting you compare 78753 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 78753

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78753.

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 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

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ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78753?

32.5

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

34.4%

Foreign-Born

White 35.8%
African American 12.9%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%

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

$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

$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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

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

What does housing look like?

25,638

Total Housing Units

24,538

Occupied Units

1,100

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.4%
Renter 66.6%

$371,300

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$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

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ZIP 78753 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 78753 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 78753 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 78753 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

78660 standard
Pflugerville, TX
Pop: 68,789
78745 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 55,614
78741 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,935
78758 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,072
78744 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 42,820
78704 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 42,117

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.