78731 ZIP Code
Austin, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78731 |
| City/Town: | Austin |
| County: | Travis |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,314 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,555 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,355 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,441 |
| Median Home Value: | $778,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.7 sq miles
22.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.3482, -97.7681 |
Population Information (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,314 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,453 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,861 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 914 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,485 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,406 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 913 | 3.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,646 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,749 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,023 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,069 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,379 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,030 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,254 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,086 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,360 | 5.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $778,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,484 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,441 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,432 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,009 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,363 | 54.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,069 | 45.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,950 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 125 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 140 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,172 | 5.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,242 | 11.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 658 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,754 | 38.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,859 | 39.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 78.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,555 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $166,327 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $175,733 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,355 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,270 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,658 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 528 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,107 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,037 | 75.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,462 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,124 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,430 | 81.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 272 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,071 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 426 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,084 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,558 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,362 | 12.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,169 | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 83 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,110 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78731 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 661 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 227 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 465 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 697 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,738 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,809 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,260 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,778 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,232 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,565 | 26.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78731 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,928 | 60.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 578 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 417 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 32 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 312 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,059 | 27.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78731 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 133 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 467 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 788 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 402 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 651 | 4.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 272 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 682 | 4.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,071 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,365 | 29.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,507 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,026 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 452 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 842 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,306 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,400 | 85.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,330 | 20.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,885 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78731 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,750 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,216 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,425 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 232 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 95 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 97 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78731 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,841 | 47.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,161 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 140 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 573 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,511 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,252 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,943 | 20.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78731 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 109 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 503 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 462 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,627 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,220 | 22.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,516 | 31.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,782 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,933 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 128 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 161 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78731 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 668 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,178 | 22.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,981 | 27.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,131 | 21.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,779 | 19.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 704 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78731 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,104 | 45.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 138 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,099 | 52.9% | 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: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 68 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78731 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 903 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,850 | 43.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,221 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,458 | 10.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78731 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 86 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 8 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 217 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 137 | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 333 | 4.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 797 | 10.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,738 | 50.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,047 | 27.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,876 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,282 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,484 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.60 | 2.38 |
Households (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,432 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,478 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,227 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,332 | 24.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,860 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,835 | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,369 | 25.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.95 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.70 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78731 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,354 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,502 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,786 | 51.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 294 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 735 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,157 | 27.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78731 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,768 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 421 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 279 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,304 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 985 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,779 | 30.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,750 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 964 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,191 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,061 | 7.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 204 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 775 | 37.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,082 | 52.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78731 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,594 | 82.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,587 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,515 | 54.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,701 | 37.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 778 | 17.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 371 | 8.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,086 | 87.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 730 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,228 | 442.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,228 | 442.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,228 | 442.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 539 | 73.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 40 | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 689 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 127 | 17.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78731 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,400 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,395 | 84.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,005 | 15.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,721 | 6.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 883 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,199 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 202 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78731 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,432 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,209 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
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