The U.S. ZIP Code 78705 is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County. It is estimated that about 70.7% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $15,084. The median household income is approximately $20,326, and an estimated 17% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 34,549.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78705 is $20,326, while the region's mean household income is $48,211. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,084. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78705 of $15,084 is approximately 51.77% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 16.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately74.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 35.5% of the population in 78705 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 10.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.6% of 78705 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 35.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78705 are younger than average. The median age of 21.0 years in ZIP Code 78705 is approximately 44.88% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 97.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 1.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 47.1% of the population in 78705 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 30.0% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 78705 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 30.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 47.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 2.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 1.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78705 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78705 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78705, 96.5% of the population graduated high school, while 70.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 7.6% in this Travis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 7.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.6% |
| Associate's degree | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 43.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 27.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78705, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 18.1% of 78705 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78705 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (73.3%), followed by Asian (17.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 17.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 78705, 74.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 9.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% 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 | 74.5% |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 9.3% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78705 in January 2025 comes in at $793,295. The January 2025 value is approximately -3% lower than the $815,942 median value in August 2024, and -4% lower than the $826,946 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78705, an estimated 13.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 12.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 3.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Travis County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $793,295 |
| Dec 2024 | $802,203 |
| Nov 2024 | $810,283 |
| Oct 2024 | $815,125 |
| Sep 2024 | $815,852 |
| Aug 2024 | $815,942 |
| Jul 2024 | $820,625 |
| Jun 2024 | $824,491 |
| May 2024 | $826,817 |
| Apr 2024 | $825,216 |
| Mar 2024 | $824,978 |
| Feb 2024 | $826,946 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 8.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 12.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78705 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 78705 | 9.9¢/kWh | 9.34¢/kWh | 6.17¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.98¢/kWh | 13.41¢/kWh | 8.65¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78705 | 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 78705, 45.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.8 minutes. Approximately 37.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78705 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 78705 workers 16 years and over work in construction.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 0.5% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 37.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 18.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |