| ZIP Code | 78758 |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Travis County |
| Area Code | 512/737 |
| Elevation | 739 ft |
| Latitude | 30.387697 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.706655 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48453 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 22.0% ▲ 120% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.5% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,091 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,345 (20%) |
| Some College | 3,026 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 3,696 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,883 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,759 (49.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,019 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $419,300 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 89% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,549/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,745 |
| Vacant Units | 1,460 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,745 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,460 |
| Owner Occupied | 25.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 78758 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. With a population of 50,592, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.3 years. Economically, 78758 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,019 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78758 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $419,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,549 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 74.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 89% since 2019.
The population of 78758 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.2%. Residents are well-educated — 55.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78758 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 78758 in Austin, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 50,592 residents, a median household income of $69,019, and a median home value of $419,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.