| ZIP Code | 78729 |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Williamson County |
| Area Code | 512 |
| Elevation | 884 ft |
| Latitude | 30.457246 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.756419 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48491 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.0% ▲ 73% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,720 (8.1%) |
| Some College | 1,554 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 3,619 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 1,211 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,029 (61.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,589 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $434,500 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,613/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,717 |
| Vacant Units | 934 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,717 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 934 |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 61.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 78729 is located in Austin, Texas, within Williamson County. With a population of 30,440, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 78729 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,589 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78729 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $434,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,613 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 61.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 78729 is majority White (53.35%). Residents are highly educated — 67.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%.
The unemployment rate in 78729 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — 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 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 78729 in Austin, TX is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 30,440 residents, a median household income of $81,589, and a median home value of $434,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.