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ZIP Code 78759

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

38,891
1,079/sq mi
$102,400
Median income
$674,000
Median home value
70.6%
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 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,079
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78759 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, with 38,891 residents across 36.0 square miles, a density of 1,079 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78759 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 78759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78759.

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 78759, 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

38,891

Population

36.0

Area (sq mi)

1,079

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78759?

38.5

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

19.6%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 13.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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?

$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

How ZIP 78759 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,400 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.6%

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

Owner 47.1%
Renter 52.9%

$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 78759 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 78759 ranks #3 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 78759 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 78759 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Travis County

78660 standard
Pflugerville, TX
Pop: 68,789
78745 standard
Austin, TX
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 78759 in? ▼
ZIP code 78759 (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 78759? ▼
ZIP code 78759 in Austin, TX has a population of 38,891 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78759 is $102,400, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78759 is $674,000, which is 142% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78759 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78759? ▼
ZIP code 78759 has 2,393 business establishments employing approximately 55,784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78759 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (584), Health care and social assistance (335), Finance and insurance (232). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78759 decreased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 78759? ▼
In ZIP code 78759, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.6% 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 78759? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78759 is 21.0 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 78759? ▼
In ZIP code 78759, approximately 47.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78759 is 3.6% 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.