The U.S. ZIP Code 78701 is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County. It is estimated that about 78.0% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $108,624. The median household income is $122,182, while about 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 10,848.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78701 is $122,182, while the region's mean household income is $181,599. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $108,624. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78701 of $108,624 is approximately 247.3% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 3.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 68.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 29.4% of the population in 78701 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.1% of 78701 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 29.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78701 are younger than average. The median age of 35.1 years in ZIP Code 78701 is approximately 7.87% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 98.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 38.4% of the population in 78701 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 78701 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 38.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78701 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 28.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78701 is high blood pressure, as approximately 20.8% of adults 18 and older in this Travis County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 14.1% |
| High blood pressure | 20.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 4.2% |
| Current asthma | 7.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 5.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78701 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.0% of those 18 and above in 78701 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78701 include sleeping less than 7 hours (28.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (25.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 66.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 24.8% |
| Current smoking | 8.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 12.7% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.2% |
In ZIP Code 78701, 95.6% of the population graduated high school, while 78.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 28.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 6.4% in this Travis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 6.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.9% |
| Associate's degree | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 49.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 28.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78701, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 12.9% of 78701 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78701 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.2%), followed by Asian (6.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 78701, 82.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Travis County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 82.7% |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78701 in March 2024 comes in at $760,351. The March 2024 value is approximately -9% lower than the $835,733 median value in October 2023, and -15% lower than the $893,373 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78701, an estimated 39.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Travis County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $760,351 |
| Feb 2024 | $762,139 |
| Jan 2024 | $775,716 |
| Dec 2023 | $792,543 |
| Nov 2023 | $817,479 |
| Oct 2023 | $835,733 |
| Sep 2023 | $851,239 |
| Aug 2023 | $860,662 |
| Jul 2023 | $872,035 |
| Jun 2023 | $879,916 |
| May 2023 | $885,116 |
| Apr 2023 | $893,373 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 16.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 14.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 39.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78701 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.45 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.28% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.3% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78701 | 10.44¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.25¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh | 6.44¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78701 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.72 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.52 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.63 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.26 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.66 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.07 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.48 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78701, 77.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 17.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.8 minutes. Approximately 36.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78701 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 78701 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.8% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 36.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.4% |
| Public administration | 2.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78701, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 78701 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Travis County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 7 |
| Debt collection | 5 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 7 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | 2 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Other | 2 |