78745 ZIP Code — Austin, TX
Travis County, Texas
ZIP code 78745 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. It covers approximately 13.74 square miles and serves a population of 61,322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512.
About ZIP code 78745
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $398,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $80,437.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
61,322
population
13.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78745 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78745
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Austin | Acceptable |
| Austin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78748 Austin (3 mi)
73301 Austin (3.3 mi)
78704 Austin (3.3 mi)
78749 Austin (3.8 mi)
78744 Austin (4 mi)
78741 Austin (5.4 mi)
78799 Austin (5.6 mi)
78773 Austin (5.6 mi)
78774 Austin (5.6 mi)
78779 Austin (5.6 mi)
78778 Austin (5.6 mi)
78783 Austin (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 61,322 |
| Population density | 4,463 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 453 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.2007 |
| Longitude | -97.7971 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 512 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
61,322
Population
4,463
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$80,437
Median household income
$48,735
Per capita income
$398,200
Median home value
$1,603
Median monthly rent
48.0%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
15,400
Housing units
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,797
Under 5
1,732
1,071
5–9
1,033
1,273
10–14
1,227
826
15–19
797
1,674
20–24
1,615
7,207
25–34
6,949
5,814
35–44
5,606
3,705
45–54
3,572
2,159
55–59
2,082
1,503
60–64
1,449
2,766
65–74
2,667
1,002
75–84
966
423
85+
407
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,193 | 15.0% |
| 18 and over | 52,129 | 85.0% |
| 65 and over | 8,231 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.8%
Hispanic or Latino
12.6%
Two or more races
8.3%
Other race
6.6%
Black or African American
3.3%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,210 | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,858 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,852 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 4,626 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,326 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1,691 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 613 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
10.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.1% |
| Median income | $80,437 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k–$300k
14.8%
$300k–$500k
54.1%
$500k–$1M
26.2%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $398,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,603 |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 52.0% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 54.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 12.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.7% |
| Electricity | 54.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,076 | 34.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,985 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7,520 | 25.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,449 | 29.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,856 | 20.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,080 | 20.9% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.8% | 37.1% |
| Married | 42.0% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
17.8%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
35.7%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 862 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 443 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,692 | 38.5% |
| High school | 1,493 | 15.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,101 | 32.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.7%
Education & healthcare
18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Retail trade
9.1%
Construction
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Public administration
6.4%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Information
3.4%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.2% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.3% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 20.8% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| High blood pressure | 23.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 15.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 24.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.9% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,405 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.4% |
| Public insurance | 20.5% |
| No insurance | 16.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,793 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 4,995 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,377 | 7.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 272 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 197 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 53,840 | 87.8% |
| Born in same state | 52,388 | 85.4% |
| Born in different state | 33,695 | 54.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,452 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,482 | 12.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,978 | 39.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,831 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 5,798 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 1,862 | 3% |
| Polish | 678 | 1.1% |
| English | 259 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 226 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 144 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 88 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.3% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78745
What part of Austin is ZIP code 78745?
ZIP code 78745 covers a portion of Austin, Texas, within Travis County.
What county is ZIP code 78745 in?
ZIP code 78745 falls within Travis County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78745?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78745?
The median home value in ZIP code 78745 is $398,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 78745?
ZIP code 78745 has an estimated population of 61,322 residents, with a density of 4,464 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78745?
The median household income in ZIP code 78745 is $80,437, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78745 in?
ZIP code 78745 observes the CST timezone.