ZIP Code 78759
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Austin · Travis County · Texas
- Population
- 38,891
- Median income
- $102,400
- Median home value
- $674,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.6%
- Land area
- 36.0 sq mi
1,079/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 142% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
Chicago
ZIP code 78759 in Austin, Texas has a population of 38,891. The median household income is $102,400, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $674,000, 142% above the US average. 70.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.0 square miles in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The area is home to 38,891 residents, producing a population density of 1,079 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 78759 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78759 sits at $102,400 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $74,017. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $674,000 (172% above the state average) with median rent at $1,727 per month, and 47.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78759 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 78759
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78759.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
584 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
335 establishments
- Finance and insurance 232
Finance and insurance
232 establishments
- Retail trade 191
Retail trade
191 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 189
Real estate and rental and leasing
189 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78759, 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
38,891
Population
36.0
Area (sq mi)
1,079
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78759?
38.5
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
19.6%
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?
$102,400
Median Household Income
+35% vs state
$74,017
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
23,444
Total Housing Units
21,985
Occupied Units
1,459
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$674,000
Median Home Value
+172% vs state
$1,727
Median Rent
1985
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
-5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
336
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+236%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78759 have decreased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 249 |
| 2021 | +20.4% | 299 |
| 2022 | +26.5% | 379 |
| 2023 | -5.9% | 357 |
| 2024 | -5.9% | 336 |
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 2,393 business establishments in ZIP 78759, employing approximately 55,784 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,934,043,000.
2,393
Businesses
55,784
Employees
$5.9B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 584 | 24.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 335 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 232 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 191 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 189 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 150 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 137 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 119 | 5.0% |
| Information | 92 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 53 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 18 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.1% |
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 78759 vs 78750 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78750 | Austin, TX | 26,814 | 2.7 mi |
| 78729 | Austin, TX | 27,108 | 3.9 mi |
| 78731 | Austin, TX | 24,614 | 3.8 mi |
| 78758 | Austin, TX | 44,072 | 3.4 mi |
| 78727 | Austin, TX | 26,689 | 3.2 mi |
| 78757 | Austin, TX | 21,310 | 3.9 mi |
| 78717 | Austin, TX | 22,538 | 6.0 mi |
| 78756 | Austin, TX | 7,194 | 5.7 mi |
| 78726 | Austin, TX | 13,122 | 5.2 mi |
| 78753 | Austin, TX | 49,301 | 5.4 mi |
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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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