78738 ZIP Code
Austin, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78738 |
| City/Town: | Austin |
| County: | Travis |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,613 |
| Median Household Income: | $158,194 |
| Per Capita Income: | $79,391 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,875 |
| Median Home Value: | $691,400 |
| Land Area: | 42.1 sq miles
109.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.3070, -97.9889 |
Population Information (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,613 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,469 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,144 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,651 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,426 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,508 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,721 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 472 | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,497 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,605 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,823 | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,907 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,621 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,849 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,210 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 323 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $691,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,896 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,875 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,128 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 747 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,543 | 76.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,585 | 23.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,835 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 92 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 297 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,464 | 7.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,297 | 11.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 678 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,035 | 45.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,972 | 30.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 75.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78738 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $158,194 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $205,511 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $180,914 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $79,391 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,464 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,234 | 98.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 230 | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,002 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,956 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,414 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 864 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,178 | 74.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 933 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,117 | 14.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 334 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,016 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,521 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,483 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,989 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 229 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,141 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78738 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 526 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 109 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 224 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 179 | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 660 | 5.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 813 | 7.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,072 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,745 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,377 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,423 | 39.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78738 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,158 | 54.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 578 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 46 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 239 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 149 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,856 | 36.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78738 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 126 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 383 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,512 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 139 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,281 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 412 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 321 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,838 | 13.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,491 | 26.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,251 | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 714 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 294 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 472 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.8% | 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 (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,576 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,438 | 88.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,003 | 17.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,015 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78738 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,054 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,637 | 23.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,102 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 126 | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 392 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78738 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,183 | 77.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 167 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 218 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 472 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 485 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,298 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78738 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 439 | 3.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6,169 | 51.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,193 | 26.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,287 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 509 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 154 | 1.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 38 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 86 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78738 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 59 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,176 | 9.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,714 | 14.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,706 | 22.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,198 | 35.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,022 | 17.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78738 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,319 | 29.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,222 | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,414 | 57.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 62 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 49 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78738 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 289 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,265 | 29.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,659 | 50.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,915 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78738 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 33 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 160 | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,492 | 17.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,866 | 57.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,960 | 22.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78738 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,471 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,451 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,896 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,128 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,940 | 71.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,019 | 36.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,288 | 11.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,381 | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,740 | 42.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,834 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78738 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,220 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,051 | 18.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,151 | 72.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 92 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 818 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,580 | 14.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78738 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,711 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 752 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 428 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,874 | 50.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,655 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,002 | 13.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,641 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,465 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,591 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,965 | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 53 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 984 | 50.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 928 | 47.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78738 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,509 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,776 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,787 | 37.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,882 | 60.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,899 | 39.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 107 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,365 | 85.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 442 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,248 | 961.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,248 | 961.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,248 | 961.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 401 | 90.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 160 | 36.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 983 | 222.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 129 | 29.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78738 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,962 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,569 | 80.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,393 | 20.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,240 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,497 | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,387 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 269 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78738 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,128 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,111 | 99.8% | 89.4% |
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