78721 ZIP Code
Austin, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78721 |
| City/Town: | Austin |
| County: | Travis |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,445 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,573 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,024 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,544 |
| Median Home Value: | $436,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.2713, -97.6835 |
Population Information (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,445 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,259 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,186 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 674 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 453 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 544 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 524 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 478 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,993 | 28.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,870 | 17.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,249 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 482 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 332 | 3.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 440 | 4.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 242 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 164 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $436,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,637 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,544 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,237 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 307 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,128 | 50.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,109 | 49.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,772 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 783 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 379 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,446 | 18.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,135 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 163 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,532 | 32.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,334 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78721 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,573 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,248 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,976 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,024 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,554 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,342 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 196 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,134 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,217 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 760 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 365 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,624 | 53.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,939 | 18.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 110 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 265 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,450 | 13.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,057 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,223 | 21.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,006 | 38.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,958 | 28.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 84 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 909 | 8.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78721 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 195 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 154 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 516 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 154 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 354 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 622 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 464 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 582 | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 629 | 14.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 567 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78721 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,486 | 55.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 530 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 158 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 32 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 515 | 8.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,461 | 23.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78721 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 569 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 270 | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 36 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 506 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 178 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 246 | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 293 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,478 | 23.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,352 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 869 | 13.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 334 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 194 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,403 | 80.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,621 | 63.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,382 | 22.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,026 | 19.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78721 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,683 | 86.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 827 | 19.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 439 | 10.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 355 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 100 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 626 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78721 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,970 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 201 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 362 | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 195 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 102 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 39 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 629 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 46 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78721 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,194 | 26.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 690 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 325 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 376 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 398 | 8.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 659 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 457 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 173 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 199 | 4.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78721 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 623 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,309 | 28.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,115 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 398 | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 35 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78721 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,407 | 56.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 29 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,734 | 40.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 35 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78721 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 472 | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,732 | 40.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,351 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 682 | 16.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78721 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 24 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 48 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 46 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 53 | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 274 | 12.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 992 | 46.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 634 | 29.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 57 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78721 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,327 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $676 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,637 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,237 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,403 | 33.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 487 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 868 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,562 | 36.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 988 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 680 | 16.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78721 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,350 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,120 | 48.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,638 | 37.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 45 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 355 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,044 | 47.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78721 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,217 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 257 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 47 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 936 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 250 | 11.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 727 | 32.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,440 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 268 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,429 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,317 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 265 | 20.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 697 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 355 | 27.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78721 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,341 | 79.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,031 | 19.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,376 | 67.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 613 | 30.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 401 | 19.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,666 | 83.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 246 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,779 | 723.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,779 | 723.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,779 | 723.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 186 | 75.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 164 | 66.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 8.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,272 | 517.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 14.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78721 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,771 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,619 | 67.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,152 | 32.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,804 | 28.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 260 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 78 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78721 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,237 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,021 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
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