78747 ZIP Code — Austin, TX
Travis County, Texas
ZIP code 78747 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. It covers approximately 22.23 square miles and serves a population of 21,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512.
About ZIP code 78747
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $318,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $90,704.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
21,253
population
22.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78747 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78747
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Austin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78744 Austin (3.9 mi)
78748 Austin (5.1 mi)
78719 Austin (5.4 mi)
78745 Austin (6.1 mi)
78610 Buda (6.3 mi)
78652 Manchaca (6.8 mi)
73301 Austin (6.9 mi)
78741 Austin (8 mi)
78704 Austin (8.4 mi)
78749 Austin (8.7 mi)
78739 Austin (8.8 mi)
78617 Del Valle (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,253 |
| Population density | 956 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 453 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1207 |
| Longitude | -97.7544 |
| 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 | 26.0% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.6% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
21,253
Population
956
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$90,704
Median household income
$39,561
Per capita income
$318,700
Median home value
$1,643
Median monthly rent
72.7%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
5,939
Housing units
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
615
Under 5
568
828
5–9
764
585
10–14
541
561
15–19
518
592
20–24
547
2,101
25–34
1,940
1,899
35–44
1,754
1,279
45–54
1,181
611
55–59
565
661
60–64
610
920
65–74
849
308
75–84
285
89
85+
82
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,776 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 16,477 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,533 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.9%
Hispanic or Latino
25.4%
Other race
16.4%
Two or more races
10.5%
Asian
2.9%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,647 | 40.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,243 | 25.4% |
| Other race | 4,684 | 16.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,000 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 839 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 819 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 264 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.0% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.6% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $90,704 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.4%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
41.3%
$500k–$1M
11.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $318,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,643 |
| Owner occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter occupied | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
| Single-family detached | 67.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 12.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 30.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 38.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.8% |
| Electricity | 60.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,874 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 720 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,559 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,806 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,674 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,938 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 28.0% |
| Married | 47.8% | 48.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
24.1%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 250 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 367 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,230 | 46.6% |
| High school | 1,038 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 898 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Professional & management
15.0%
Construction
10.1%
Retail trade
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Public administration
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Other services
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.3% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 5.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 15.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
9.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| High blood pressure | 23.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 15.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 29.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.8% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,250 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 26.8% |
| No insurance | 15.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,070 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 2,581 | 12.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,181 | 10.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 337 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,635 | 83.0% |
| Born in same state | 16,908 | 79.6% |
| Born in different state | 12,417 | 58.4% |
| Foreign born | 727 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,618 | 17.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,397 | 38.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,556 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 1,138 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 522 | 2.5% |
| English | 101 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 63 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78747
What city is ZIP code 78747 in?
ZIP code 78747 is primarily assigned to Austin, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78747 in?
ZIP code 78747 falls within Travis County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78747?
The median home value in ZIP code 78747 is $318,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 78747?
ZIP code 78747 has an estimated population of 21,253 residents, with a density of 956 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78747?
The median household income in ZIP code 78747 is $90,704, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78747 in?
ZIP code 78747 observes the CST timezone.