78753 ZIP Code — Austin, TX
Travis County, Texas
ZIP code 78753 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. It covers approximately 11.35 square miles and serves a population of 59,951 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512.
About ZIP code 78753
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $302,200. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $60,045.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households.
59,951
population
11.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78753 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78753
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Austin | Acceptable |
| Austin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78758 Austin (1.8 mi)
78754 Austin (2.2 mi)
78752 Austin (3.4 mi)
78710 Austin (3.5 mi)
78757 Austin (3.8 mi)
78727 Austin (4.4 mi)
78759 Austin (4.4 mi)
78728 Austin (5.2 mi)
78723 Austin (5.3 mi)
78756 Austin (5.4 mi)
78751 Austin (5.6 mi)
78731 Austin (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59,951 |
| Population density | 5,282 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 453 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.3797 |
| Longitude | -97.6773 |
| 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 | 45.0% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
59,951
Population
5,282
People per sq mi
32.0
Median age
$60,045
Median household income
$30,665
Per capita income
$302,200
Median home value
$1,331
Median monthly rent
33.6%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
9,105
Housing units
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,955
Under 5
1,728
2,048
5–9
1,810
2,308
10–14
2,041
1,881
15–19
1,663
2,479
20–24
2,191
7,541
25–34
6,668
4,864
35–44
4,300
3,379
45–54
2,987
1,601
55–59
1,416
1,380
60–64
1,220
1,638
65–74
1,448
506
75–84
447
240
85+
212
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,096 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 45,855 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,491 | 7.5% |
| Median age | 32.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.9%
Hispanic or Latino
16.9%
Black or African American
14%
Other race
11.6%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian
6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,507 | 40.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,183 | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10,104 | 14% |
| Other race | 8,367 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,539 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 4,885 | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,549 | 2.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $60,045 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
2.5%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k–$300k
34.9%
$300k–$500k
40.9%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,331 |
| Owner occupied | 33.6% |
| Renter occupied | 66.4% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 32.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 23.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.1% |
| Electricity | 62.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,552 | 36.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,823 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,570 | 27.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,579 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,398 | 31.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,462 | 14.7% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.0% | 39.7% |
| Married | 40.8% | 39.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
21.1%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 802 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 561 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 6,880 | 45.7% |
| High school | 3,489 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,316 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
15.8%
Education & healthcare
15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Construction
11.5%
Retail trade
9.7%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Public administration
6.5%
Other services
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 22.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.3% |
| Carpool | 13.5% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
17.5%
Under 18 years
29.2%
18 and over
13.9%
Married-couple families
11.0%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.6% |
| Retirement income | 11.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.5% |
| High cholesterol | 27.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 15.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 3.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 36.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.8% |
| Visited dentist | 48.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,027 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 39.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.6% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| No insurance | 22.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,268 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 15,522 | 27.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 11,370 | 20.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,349 | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 1,207 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,328 | 65.6% |
| Born in same state | 38,019 | 63.4% |
| Born in different state | 26,986 | 45.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,309 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 20,623 | 34.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,368 | 26.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,038 | 5.1% |
| Italian | 1,622 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 1,193 | 2% |
| Polish | 271 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 217 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 18 | 0% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78753
What part of Austin is ZIP code 78753?
ZIP code 78753 covers a portion of Austin, Texas, within Travis County.
What county is ZIP code 78753 in?
ZIP code 78753 falls within Travis County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78753 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 78753 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78753?
Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 78753 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78753?
18% of residents in ZIP code 78753 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 78753?
ZIP code 78753 has an estimated population of 59,951 residents, with a density of 5,283 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78753 in?
ZIP code 78753 observes the CST timezone.