78719 ZIP Code — Austin, TX

Travis County, Texas

ZIP code 78719 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. It covers approximately 19.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512.

About ZIP code 78719

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,712. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78719 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,511
population
19.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78719 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78719

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78719. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Austin Acceptable
Austin Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
78617 Del Valle (4.5 mi) 78744 Austin (4.6 mi) 78747 Austin (5.4 mi) 78741 Austin (6.6 mi) 78742 Austin (6.6 mi) 73301 Austin (7 mi) 78725 Austin (7.8 mi) 78721 Austin (8.5 mi) 78745 Austin (8.6 mi) 78702 Austin (8.7 mi) 78704 Austin (9 mi) 78748 Austin (9.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,511
Population density 76 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 453
Geography
Land area 19.77 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 30.1444
Longitude -97.6688
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 50.1% 30.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.9% 29.5% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 27.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.0% 12.1% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,511
Population
76
People per sq mi
46.0
Median age
$53,712
Median household income
$27,522
Per capita income
$130,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.1%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
554
Housing units
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
29
11
5–9
9
37
10–14
32
55
15–19
48
91
20–24
77
98
25–34
83
73
35–44
63
135
45–54
115
72
55–59
62
53
60–64
46
113
65–74
97
19
75–84
16
23
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821414.2%
18 and over1,29785.8%
65 and over28819.1%
Median age46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Other race 25%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6%
Two or more races 3.7%
Black or African American 1.7%
GroupCount%
White75736.6%
Hispanic or Latino55726.9%
Other race51725%
American Indian / Alaska Native1256%
Two or more races773.7%
Black or African American351.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.1% 30.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.9% 29.5% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 27.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.0% 12.1% 7.8%
Under $10k 1.9%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 8.7%
$25k–$35k 10.4%
$35k–$50k 19.5%
$50k–$75k 15.9%
$75k–$100k 21.0%
$100k–$150k 9.1%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k+ 5.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k8.7%
$25k–$35k10.4%
$35k–$50k19.5%
$50k–$75k15.9%
$75k–$100k21.0%
$100k–$150k9.1%
$150k–$200k5.9%
$200k+5.9%
Median income$53,712

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%
$50k–$100k 19.5%
$100k–$150k 34.0%
$150k–$200k 2.4%
$200k–$300k 14.9%
$300k–$500k 5.4%
$500k–$1M 3.0%
$1M+ 15.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$130,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied94.1%
Renter occupied5.9%
Vacant9.7%
Single-family detached50.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes49.9%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.0%
2010–20197.7%
2000–200928.2%
1990–199921.5%
1980–198912.3%
1970–197913.7%
1960–19694.6%
1950–195910.3%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms20.3%
3 bedrooms50.9%
4 bedrooms18.6%
5+ bedrooms10.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.3%
1 vehicle15.0%
2 vehicles38.1%
3 or more40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.9%
Electricity61.4%
Propane / LP gas29.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27752.5%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse11622.0%
Female householder, no spouse13525.6%
Households with children under 1814226.9%
Households with seniors (65+)24947.2%
Average household size2.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.3%18.8%
Married52.1%57.5%
Separated1.8%0.0%
Widowed4.1%14.5%
Divorced10.8%9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%
Some HS, no diploma 21.3%
HS graduate 30.8%
Some college, no degree 17.3%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 5.0%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher63.4%
Bachelor's or higher10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4326.7%
High school8854.7%
College / grad school3018.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 13.6%
Transportation & utilities 13.1%
Finance & real estate 9.8%
Retail trade 9.3%
Education & healthcare 9.3%
Public administration 9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%
Other services 8.7%
Manufacturing 6.0%
Professional & management 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Information 2.8%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts10.7%
Service22.8%
Sales & office11.2%
Natural resources & construction32.2%
Production & transportation23.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.4%
Government15.5%
Self-employed18.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.9%
Carpool21.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home10.1%
Other means2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 9.7%
Under 18 years 11.3%
18 and over 9.4%
Married-couple families 15.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.1%
Retirement income20.8%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.6%
High blood pressure27.1%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease5.7%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis18.0%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer4.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression23.4%
Fair or poor health22.1%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance43.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)66.0%
Visited dentist46.8%
Cholesterol screening84.6%
Teeth loss18.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1289.9%
Disability%
Any disability12.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.0%
65 and over32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.1%
Public insurance32.4%
No insurance25.5%
Uninsured under 1941.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,44895.8%
Spanish35624.6%
Other Indo-European35624.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)94762.7%
Born in same state82454.5%
Born in different state70146.4%
Foreign born1238.1%
Naturalized citizen56437.3%
Not a US citizen19534.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French553.6%
AncestryCount%
Italian191.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.9%
Internet access90.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78719

What city is ZIP code 78719 in?

ZIP code 78719 is primarily assigned to Austin, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78719 in?

ZIP code 78719 falls within Travis County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78719 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 78719 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78719?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 78719 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78719?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 78719 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 78719 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 78719 in?

ZIP code 78719 observes the CST timezone.

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