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ZIP Code 78756

Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,194
1,662/sq mi
$94,701
Median income
$832,000
Median home value
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,662
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78756 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, home to 7,194 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 1,662 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78756 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,701 (25% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $72,935. Poverty here runs at 15.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $832,000 (236% above the state average) with median rent at $1,433 per month, and 43.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78756, plus 6 more within Travis County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 78756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78756.

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 78756, 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

7,194

Population

4.3

Area (sq mi)

1,662

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78756?

36.2

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 5.9%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$94,701

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$72,935

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78756 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,701 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 80.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,902

Total Housing Units

4,637

Occupied Units

265

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.0%
Renter 57.0%

$832,000

Median Home Value

+236% vs state

$1,433

Median Rent

1970

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

-7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

375

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+275%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78756 have decreased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 301
2021 +12.3% 338
2022 +20.8% 408
2023 -1.1% 404
2024 -7.2% 375

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 624 business establishments in ZIP 78756, employing approximately 9,051 people with a combined annual payroll of $616,391,000.

624

Businesses

9,051

Employees

$616.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 110 17.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 106 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 76 12.2%
Retail trade 75 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 60 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 7.7%
Finance and insurance 33 5.3%
Information 28 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.6%
Construction 13 2.1%
Educational services 12 1.9%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%
Wholesale trade 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 78756 vs 78751 →

ZIP 78756 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 78756 ranks #8 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 78756 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 78756 ranks #7 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
78751 Austin, TX 14,385 1.3 mi
78705 Austin, TX 31,340 1.9 mi
78757 Austin, TX 21,310 2.1 mi
78712 Austin, TX 860 2.6 mi
78752 Austin, TX 18,064 2.2 mi
78731 Austin, TX 24,614 2.4 mi
78703 Austin, TX 19,690 2.5 mi
78701 Austin, TX 6,841 3.6 mi
78722 Austin, TX 5,901 2.7 mi
78723 Austin, TX 28,330 3.5 mi

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Pop: 55,614
78753 standard
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Pop: 49,301
78741 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,935
78758 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,072
78744 standard
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Pop: 42,820

Related Areas

Travis County Austin, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78756 in? ▼
ZIP code 78756 (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 78756? ▼
ZIP code 78756 in Austin, TX has a population of 7,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78756 is $94,701, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78756 is $832,000, which is 199% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78756 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78756? ▼
ZIP code 78756 has 624 business establishments employing approximately 9,051 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78756 are: Health care and social assistance (110), Professional, scientific, and technical services (106), Other services (except public administration) (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78756? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78756 decreased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 78756? ▼
In ZIP code 78756, 80.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78756? ▼
In ZIP code 78756, approximately 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78756 is 15.7% 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.