78728 ZIP Code — Austin, TX
Travis County, Texas
ZIP code 78728 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. It covers approximately 7.75 square miles and serves a population of 27,111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737.
About ZIP code 78728
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $355,000. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $70,092.
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 — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
27,111
population
7.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78728 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78728
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78728. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Austin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78727 Austin (2.2 mi)
78729 Austin (3.5 mi)
78682 Round Rock (4.7 mi)
78758 Austin (4.7 mi)
78759 Austin (4.8 mi)
78681 Round Rock (5 mi)
78681 Round Rock (5 mi)
78717 Austin (5.1 mi)
78753 Austin (5.2 mi)
78664 Round Rock (5.3 mi)
78660 Pflugerville (6 mi)
78754 Austin (6.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,111 |
| Population density | 3,498 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 453 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.4521 |
| Longitude | -97.6981 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 512/737 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.5% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
27,111
Population
3,498
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$70,092
Median household income
$41,857
Per capita income
$355,000
Median home value
$1,426
Median monthly rent
27.8%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
4,409
Housing units
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,111
Under 5
1,154
774
5–9
804
574
10–14
596
451
15–19
469
854
20–24
887
3,264
25–34
3,393
2,691
35–44
2,797
1,547
45–54
1,609
613
55–59
638
532
60–64
552
610
65–74
635
199
75–84
207
74
85+
76
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,638 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 21,473 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,801 | 6.6% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.8%
Hispanic or Latino
13.9%
Two or more races
13.7%
Black or African American
13.3%
Asian
8.4%
Other race
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,723 | 46.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,359 | 13.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,297 | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,177 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 2,645 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 1,069 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.5% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
9.2%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $70,092 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
64.5%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,426 |
| Owner occupied | 27.8% |
| Renter occupied | 72.2% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 35.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 26.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 29.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 31.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 9.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.1% |
| Electricity | 67.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,975 | 39.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,355 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,884 | 22.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,506 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,807 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,317 | 10.4% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 29.4% |
| Married | 48.9% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
30.1%
Graduate / professional
15.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 242 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,439 | 43.4% |
| High school | 773 | 13.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,997 | 35.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.7%
Education & healthcare
16.4%
Retail trade
11.2%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Construction
3.9%
Information
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.0% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.3% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 23.6% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
22.8%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
8.3%
Female-led households
18.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 10.5% |
| Retirement income | 10.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 21.8% |
| High cholesterol | 26.3% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 13.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.5% |
| Cancer | 3.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 22.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,405 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 22.0% |
| No insurance | 15.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,846 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 3,178 | 12.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,595 | 6.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 913 | 3.7% |
| Other languages | 543 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,790 | 76.7% |
| Born in same state | 20,537 | 75.8% |
| Born in different state | 11,980 | 44.2% |
| Foreign born | 253 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,321 | 23.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,061 | 32.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,726 | 6.4% |
| Italian | 1,475 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 780 | 2.9% |
| English | 118 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 68 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 58 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.9% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78728
What city is ZIP code 78728 in?
ZIP code 78728 is primarily assigned to Austin, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78728 in?
ZIP code 78728 falls within Travis County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78728 mostly rentals?
72% of occupied units in ZIP code 78728 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78728?
15% of residents in ZIP code 78728 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78728?
45% 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 78728?
The median home value in ZIP code 78728 is $355,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78728 in?
ZIP code 78728 observes the CST timezone.