| ZIP Code | 78726 |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Travis County |
| Area Code | 512 |
| Elevation | 1,006 ft |
| Latitude | 30.4308 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.840085 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48453 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 68.9% ▲ 78% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,072 (11.2%) |
| Some College | 913 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 922 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 671 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,902 (61.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,275 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $648,500 ▲ 133% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,690/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,325 |
| Vacant Units | 147 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,325 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 147 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 78726 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. With a population of 14,117, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 78726 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,275 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78726 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $648,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,690 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.9%) and renters (58.1%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 78726 is majority White (60.51%). Residents are highly educated — 68.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78726 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 78726 in Austin, TX is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 14,117 residents, a median household income of $92,275, and a median home value of $648,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.