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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
$90,121
Median income
$349,400
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $48,670. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Housing costs here run $349,400 for a typical home value (41% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,728 a month; 54.6% of 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. To put 78754 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Travis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78754?

34.4

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

29.5%

Foreign-Born

White 34.6%
African American 19.0%
Asian 12.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

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

$48,670

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78754 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,121 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,923

Total Housing Units

13,345

Occupied Units

578

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.6%
Renter 45.4%

$349,400

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78754 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 78754 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 78754 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

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Pop: 68,789
78745 standard
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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 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.

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