| ZIP Code | 78753 |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Travis County |
| Area Code | 512 |
| Elevation | 697 ft |
| Latitude | 30.383591 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.673349 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48453 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 17.9% ▲ 79% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.0% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,477 (7.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,858 (22.6%) |
| Some College | 3,092 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 4,958 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,869 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,456 (38.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,334 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $344,100 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,447/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,345 |
| Vacant Units | 1,353 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,345 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,353 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 78753 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. With a population of 58,449, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.6 years. Economically, 78753 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,334 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78753 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $344,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,447 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 72% since 2019.
The population of 78753 is majority Hispanic (50.49%). Residents are well-educated — 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78753 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 78753 in Austin, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 58,449 residents, a median household income of $62,334, and a median home value of $344,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.