The U.S. ZIP Code 78722 is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County. It is estimated that about 69.6% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $45,656. Approximately 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $72,428. The current population estimate for this region is 7,180.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78722 is $72,428, while the region's mean household income is $95,558. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $45,656. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78722 of $45,656 is approximately 45.97% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 6.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 31.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 78722 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.8% of 78722 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78722 are younger than average. The median age of 34.7 years in ZIP Code 78722 is approximately 8.92% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 30.1% of the population in 78722 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 19.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 78722 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 30.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 19.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78722 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 28.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78722 is high blood pressure, as approximately 22.7% of adults 18 and older in this Travis County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 16.1% |
| High blood pressure | 22.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 4.6% |
| Current asthma | 8.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78722 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.2% of those 18 and above in 78722 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78722 include sleeping less than 7 hours (29.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (26.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 69.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 22.9% |
| Current smoking | 10.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 15.4% |
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.3% |
In ZIP Code 78722, 94.8% of the population graduated high school, while 69.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.1% in this Travis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.7% |
| Associate's degree | 2.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 42.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 27.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78722, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 15.6% of 78722 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78722 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.7%), followed by Black or African American (15.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 3.3% |
In ZIP Code 78722, 88.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% 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 | 88.4% |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78722, an estimated 33.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 4.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Travis County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 33.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78722 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 78722 | 9.9¢/kWh | 9.34¢/kWh | 6.17¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78722 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.37 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.21 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.53 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.94 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.3 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.96 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.63 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.42 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78722, 80.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.6 minutes. Approximately 29.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78722 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 78722 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.0% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.6% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78722, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 78722 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Travis County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 16 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 8 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 6 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 5 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 9 |
| Managing an account | 9 |
| Other features, terms, or problems | 4 |
| Closing an account | 3 |
| Opening an account | 3 |
| Other | 10 |