78754 ZIP Code — Austin, TX
Travis County, Texas
ZIP code 78754 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. It covers approximately 15.14 square miles and serves a population of 31,110 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512.
About ZIP code 78754
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $288,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $88,382.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
31,110
population
15.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78754 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78754
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Austin | Acceptable |
| Austin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78753 Austin (2.2 mi)
78710 Austin (2.9 mi)
78758 Austin (4 mi)
78752 Austin (4 mi)
78723 Austin (5 mi)
78724 Austin (5.2 mi)
78757 Austin (5.4 mi)
78660 Pflugerville (5.9 mi)
78751 Austin (6.2 mi)
78727 Austin (6.4 mi)
78756 Austin (6.4 mi)
78759 Austin (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,110 |
| Population density | 2,055 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 453 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.3661 |
| Longitude | -97.6441 |
| 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 | 29.4% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.4% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
31,110
Population
2,055
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$88,382
Median household income
$38,240
Per capita income
$288,100
Median home value
$1,537
Median monthly rent
61.2%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
7,713
Housing units
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,281
Under 5
1,287
1,283
5–9
1,288
1,044
10–14
1,049
601
15–19
603
855
20–24
859
2,931
25–34
2,943
3,341
35–44
3,355
1,791
45–54
1,798
426
55–59
427
711
60–64
714
695
65–74
697
290
75–84
291
274
85+
276
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,986 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 23,124 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,523 | 8.1% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38%
Hispanic or Latino
17.6%
Black or African American
14.1%
Other race
11.6%
Asian
10%
Two or more races
7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,334 | 38% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,651 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 5,313 | 14.1% |
| Other race | 4,381 | 11.6% |
| Asian | 3,760 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 2,986 | 7.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 336 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.4% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.4% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $88,382 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.1%
$50k–$100k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k–$300k
34.3%
$300k–$500k
37.5%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,537 |
| Owner occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter occupied | 38.8% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 55.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.9% |
| Mobile homes | 10.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 32.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 32.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% |
| 3 or more | 17.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.1% |
| Electricity | 54.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,078 | 42.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,651 | 13.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,241 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,915 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,047 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,807 | 15.2% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.9% | 36.7% |
| Married | 48.2% | 42.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 312 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 372 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,315 | 48.7% |
| High school | 1,361 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,446 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Professional & management
15.0%
Construction
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Other services
8.2%
Public administration
7.3%
Retail trade
6.2%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Information
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.7% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.6% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 19.1% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
26.5%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
12.8%
Female-led households
27.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.9% |
| Retirement income | 8.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| High blood pressure | 22.4% |
| High cholesterol | 26.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 13.4% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.6% |
| Cancer | 3.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 25.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.3% |
| Visited dentist | 57.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 832 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 and over | 43.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.4% |
| Public insurance | 23.9% |
| No insurance | 15.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,542 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 5,594 | 19.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,246 | 11.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 281 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 1,749 | 6.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,664 | 69.6% |
| Born in same state | 21,006 | 67.5% |
| Born in different state | 14,779 | 47.5% |
| Foreign born | 658 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,446 | 30.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,950 | 41.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,540 | 5% |
| Italian | 1,099 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 364 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 125 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 62 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78754
What city is ZIP code 78754 in?
ZIP code 78754 is primarily assigned to Austin, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78754 in?
ZIP code 78754 falls within Travis County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78754?
16% of residents in ZIP code 78754 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 78754?
ZIP code 78754 has an estimated population of 31,110 residents, with a density of 2,055 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78754?
The median home value in ZIP code 78754 is $288,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78754?
The median household income in ZIP code 78754 is $88,382, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78754 in?
ZIP code 78754 observes the CST timezone.