Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78754
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,036
- 438/sq mi High-density area
- $90,121
- Median income Above-median income area
- $349,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 438
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78754 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78754 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 15,036 residents across 34.3 square miles, a density of 438 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78754 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,121 (19% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,670. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $349,400 (41% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,728; 54.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78754 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 78754
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78754.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
69 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 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 78754, 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
15,036
Population
34.3
Area (sq mi)
438
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78754?
34.4
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
29.5%
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?
$90,121
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$48,670
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78754 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Austin, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,121 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,737 Texas 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
13,923housing units
13,923
Total Housing Units
13,345
Occupied Units
578
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,400
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,728
Median Rent
2009
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
+25.2%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78754 have increased 25.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +18.9% | 247 |
| 2020 | +7.8% | 266 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 299 |
| 2022 | +25.2% | 374 |
| 2024 | – | 329 |
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 700 business establishments in ZIP 78754, employing approximately 19,992 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,496,523,000.
700
Businesses
19,992
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 116 | 16.6% |
| Construction | 84 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 65 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 3.9% |
| Information | 13 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.9% |
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 78754 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
- 78723
Austin (78723)
28,330 residents
- 78724
Austin (78724)
21,696 residents
- 78757
Austin (78757)
21,310 residents
- 78752 18,064
Austin (78752)
18,064 residents
- 78754 15,036
Austin (78754)
15,036 residents
- 78751 14,385
Austin (78751)
14,385 residents
- 78721 11,425
Austin (78721)
11,425 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78754 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78754 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78757
Austin (78757)
$103,860 median income
- 78723
Austin (78723)
$100,329 median income
- 78756
Austin (78756)
$94,701 median income
- 78754
Austin (78754)
$90,121 median income
- 78721
Austin (78721)
$84,573 median income
- 78751
Austin (78751)
$80,915 median income
- 78724
Austin (78724)
$77,926 median income
- 78758
Austin (78758)
$74,381 median income
- 78752
Austin (78752)
$67,682 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78754 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78753 | Austin, TX | 49,301 | 2.5 mi |
| 78752 | Austin, TX | 18,064 | 3.9 mi |
| 78757 | Austin, TX | 21,310 | 5.2 mi |
| 78724 | Austin, TX | 21,696 | 4.6 mi |
| 78723 | Austin, TX | 28,330 | 4.3 mi |
| 78758 | Austin, TX | 44,072 | 4.3 mi |
| 78751 | Austin, TX | 14,385 | 5.6 mi |
| 78721 | Austin, TX | 11,425 | 6.4 mi |
| 78742 | Austin, TX | 820 | 7.8 mi |
| 78756 | Austin, TX | 7,194 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78754, 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 (15,036 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 78754 in?
ZIP code 78754 (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 78754?
ZIP code 78754 in Austin, TX has a population of 15,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78754?
The median household income in ZIP 78754 is $90,121, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78754?
The median home value in ZIP 78754 is $349,400, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78754?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78754 is White at 34.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78754?
ZIP code 78754 has 700 business establishments employing approximately 19,992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78754?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78754 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Construction (84), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78754?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78754 increased by 25.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 78754?
In ZIP code 78754, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% 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 78754?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78754 is 24.9 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 78754?
In ZIP code 78754, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78754?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78754 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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