The U.S. ZIP Code 78728 is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County. It is estimated that about 45.9% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,783. Median househould income in this region is $57,590, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 21,125.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78728 is $57,590, while the region's mean household income is $76,927. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,783. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78728 of $37,783 is approximately 20.8% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 11.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately16.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.2% of the population in 78728 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.8% of 78728 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78728 are younger than average. The median age of 35.2 years in ZIP Code 78728 is approximately 7.61% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.6% of the population in 78728 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 19.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 78728 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 19.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78728 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78728 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78728, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 45.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.5% in this Travis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.0% |
| Associate's degree | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78728, 94.9% is one race, while 5.1% are two or more races. Approximately 31.4% of 78728 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78728 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.0%), followed by Black or African American (18.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Black or African American | 18.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 6.0% |
In ZIP Code 78728, 66.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 21.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.9% 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 | 66.6% |
| Spanish | 21.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.9% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78728 in January 2025 comes in at $416,357. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $421,620 median value in August 2024, and -3% lower than the $429,959 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78728, an estimated 33.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 27.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Travis County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $416,357 |
| Dec 2024 | $418,485 |
| Nov 2024 | $419,604 |
| Oct 2024 | $420,136 |
| Sep 2024 | $420,559 |
| Aug 2024 | $421,620 |
| Jul 2024 | $423,988 |
| Jun 2024 | $426,610 |
| May 2024 | $428,664 |
| Apr 2024 | $429,226 |
| Mar 2024 | $429,531 |
| Feb 2024 | $429,959 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 33.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78728 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.01% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.84% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78728 | 10.44¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78728 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.31 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.33 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.92 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.27 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.13 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.69 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.29 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.65 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78728, 76.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 19.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78728 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 78728 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 6.7% |