78741 ZIP Code — Austin, TX
Travis County, Texas
ZIP code 78741 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. It covers approximately 7.79 square miles and serves a population of 45,780 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737.
About ZIP code 78741
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 $325,200. Renters make up the majority at 82%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $59,049. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
45,780
population
7.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78741 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78741
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Austin | Acceptable |
| Austin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
73301 Austin (2.1 mi)
78702 Austin (2.3 mi)
78799 Austin (3 mi)
78779 Austin (3 mi)
78773 Austin (3 mi)
78772 Austin (3 mi)
78774 Austin (3 mi)
78778 Austin (3 mi)
78783 Austin (3 mi)
78721 Austin (3 mi)
78701 Austin (3 mi)
73344 Austin (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,780 |
| Population density | 5,877 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 453 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.2313 |
| Longitude | -97.7142 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 512/737 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.6% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
45,780
Population
5,877
People per sq mi
29.8
Median age
$59,049
Median household income
$40,967
Per capita income
$325,200
Median home value
$1,379
Median monthly rent
18.5%
Home ownership
24.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
5,787
Housing units
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,395
Under 5
1,209
1,114
5–9
967
747
10–14
648
994
15–19
862
3,724
20–24
3,229
7,855
25–34
6,812
3,656
35–44
3,171
1,959
45–54
1,699
986
55–59
856
991
60–64
860
720
65–74
624
269
75–84
234
107
85+
92
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,905 | 15.1% |
| 18 and over | 38,875 | 84.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,046 | 4.5% |
| Median age | 29.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.8%
Hispanic or Latino
18.4%
Other race
11.3%
Two or more races
10%
Black or African American
8.8%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,239 | 46.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,295 | 18.4% |
| Other race | 6,342 | 11.3% |
| Two or more races | 5,618 | 10% |
| Black or African American | 4,955 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 1,704 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 884 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.6% | 30.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 27.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $59,049 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k–$300k
25.4%
$300k–$500k
36.6%
$500k–$1M
15.5%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $325,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,379 |
| Owner occupied | 18.5% |
| Renter occupied | 81.5% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 15.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 35.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% |
| 3 or more | 10.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.1% |
| Electricity | 69.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,585 | 16.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,453 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,456 | 37.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,916 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,461 | 15.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,624 | 7.2% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 65.9% | 60.7% |
| Married | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
16.6%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
34.4%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 508 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 517 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,551 | 25.2% |
| High school | 1,095 | 10.8% |
| College / grad school | 5,457 | 53.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.8%
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Retail trade
10.1%
Construction
7.8%
Other services
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Public administration
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Information
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.2% |
| Service | 21.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.4% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 7.8% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 14.7% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
24.2%
Under 18 years
37.5%
18 and over
21.9%
Married-couple families
12.9%
Female-led households
40.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 10.2% |
| Retirement income | 6.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 19.6% |
| High cholesterol | 22.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 11.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 2.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 34.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.3% |
| Visited dentist | 47.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,084 | 2.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.4% |
| Public insurance | 22.1% |
| No insurance | 21.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 19.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,176 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 7,090 | 16.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,839 | 13.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 250 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 557 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,958 | 78.5% |
| Born in same state | 34,939 | 76.3% |
| Born in different state | 22,734 | 49.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,019 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,822 | 21.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,524 | 25.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,818 | 6.2% |
| Italian | 2,672 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 834 | 1.8% |
| English | 284 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 191 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 113 | 0.2% |
| German | 31 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.0% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78741
What city is ZIP code 78741 in?
ZIP code 78741 is primarily assigned to Austin, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78741 in?
ZIP code 78741 falls within Travis County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78741 mostly rentals?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 78741 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78741?
24% of residents in ZIP code 78741 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78741?
46% 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 78741?
The median home value in ZIP code 78741 is $325,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 78741 in?
ZIP code 78741 observes the CST timezone.