Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78758
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,072
- 1,832/sq mi High-density area
- $74,381
- Median income Near-median income area
- $440,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,832
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78758 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78758 (Austin, TX) fell -3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 413.1 in 2023 to 399.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78758 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 44,072 residents across 24.1 square miles, a density of 1,832 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78758 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,381 (2% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,176. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $440,200 (78% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 26.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,663.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78758 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 78758
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78758.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
277 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
204 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
182 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
162 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 78758, 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
44,072
Population
24.1
Area (sq mi)
1,832
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78758?
32.7
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
26.8%
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?
$74,381
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$49,176
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78758 ranks nationally
Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$74,381 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US 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
27,189housing units
27,189
Total Housing Units
25,676
Occupied Units
1,513
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$440,200
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$1,663
Median Rent
1987
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
-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 78758 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
- 78759
Austin (78759)
38,891 residents
- 78727
Austin (78727)
26,689 residents
- 78731
Austin (78731)
24,614 residents
- 78757
Austin (78757)
21,310 residents
- 78728
Austin (78728)
20,299 residents
- 78752 18,064
Austin (78752)
18,064 residents
- 78754 15,036
Austin (78754)
15,036 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78758 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78758 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78727
Austin (78727)
$110,379 median income
- 78731
Austin (78731)
$105,494 median income
- 78757
Austin (78757)
$103,860 median income
- 78759
Austin (78759)
$102,400 median income
- 78756
Austin (78756)
$94,701 median income
- 78754
Austin (78754)
$90,121 median income
- 78751
Austin (78751)
$80,915 median income
- 78728
Austin (78728)
$75,243 median income
- 78758
Austin (78758)
$74,381 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78758 ranks #9 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 | 2.0 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78758, 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 (44,072 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 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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