ZIP Code 78758

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Austin · Travis County · Texas

Population
44,072

1,832/sq mi

Median income
$74,381

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$440,200

▲ 58% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
47.2%

Median age 32.7

Land area
24.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 78758 in Austin, Texas has a population of 44,072. The median household income is $74,381, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $440,200, 58% above the US average. 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78758 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.1 square miles in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The area is home to 44,072 residents, producing a population density of 1,832 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78758 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78758 sits at $74,381 (2% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,176. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $440,200 (78% above the state average) with median rent at $1,663 per month, and 26.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78758 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78758 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 78758

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78758.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78758, Austin, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

44,072

Population

24.1

Area (sq mi)

1,832

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78758?

32.7

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

26.8%

Foreign-Born

White 42.2%
African American 8.8%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%

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?

$74,381

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$49,176

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

27,189

Total Housing Units

25,676

Occupied Units

1,513

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.2%
Renter 73.8%

$440,200

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$1,663

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

400

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+300%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78758 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +300% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 301
2021 +23.4% 372
2022 +19.4% 444
2023 -6.9% 413
2024 -3.3% 400

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 1,745 business establishments in ZIP 78758, employing approximately 51,526 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,948,653,000.

1,745

Businesses

51,526

Employees

$4.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 277 15.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 204 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 182 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 177 10.1%
Wholesale trade 162 9.3%
Construction 133 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 124 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 95 5.4%
Finance and insurance 90 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 78 4.5%
Manufacturing 65 3.7%
Information 55 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 40 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 33 1.9%
Educational services 16 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.6%

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 78758 vs 78753 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78753 Austin, TX 49,301 2.0 mi
78727 Austin, TX 26,689 2.9 mi
78752 Austin, TX 18,064 3.9 mi
78757 Austin, TX 21,310 2.9 mi
78759 Austin, TX 38,891 3.4 mi
78728 Austin, TX 20,299 4.8 mi
78751 Austin, TX 14,385 5.4 mi
78754 Austin, TX 15,036 4.3 mi
78756 Austin, TX 7,194 5.0 mi
78731 Austin, TX 24,614 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78758 in?
ZIP code 78758 (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 78758?
ZIP code 78758 in Austin, TX has a population of 44,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78758?
The median household income in ZIP 78758 is $74,381, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78758?
The median home value in ZIP 78758 is $440,200, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78758?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78758 is White at 42.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78758?
ZIP code 78758 has 1,745 business establishments employing approximately 51,526 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78758?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78758 are: Retail trade (277), Professional, scientific, and technical services (204), Accommodation and food services (182). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78758?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78758 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 300%. 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 78758?
In ZIP code 78758, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 78758?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78758 is 22.8 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 78758?
In ZIP code 78758, approximately 26.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78758?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78758 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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