The U.S. ZIP Code 78729 is associated with Austin, TX in Williamson County. It is estimated that about 51.9% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $42,559. An estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $80,742. The current population estimate for this region is 28,644.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78729 is $80,742, while the region's mean household income is $96,578. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,559. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78729 of $42,559 is approximately 36.07% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 3.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 63.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.7% of the population in 78729 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 20.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.7% of 78729 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 22.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78729 are younger than average. The median age of 34.7 years in ZIP Code 78729 is approximately 8.92% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.8% of the population in 78729 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 78729 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 24.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78729 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78729 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78729, 95.7% of the population graduated high school, while 51.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.7% in this Williamson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78729, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 21.4% of 78729 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78729 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.9%), followed by Asian (11.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 78729, 76.8% 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 7.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.3% 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 Williamson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 76.8% |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.3% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78729 in January 2025 comes in at $447,146. The January 2025 value is approximately -2% lower than the $455,507 median value in August 2024, and -3% lower than the $461,996 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78729, an estimated 31.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 27.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Williamson County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $447,146 |
| Dec 2024 | $449,819 |
| Nov 2024 | $451,413 |
| Oct 2024 | $452,703 |
| Sep 2024 | $454,048 |
| Aug 2024 | $455,507 |
| Jul 2024 | $457,652 |
| Jun 2024 | $459,773 |
| May 2024 | $461,658 |
| Apr 2024 | $462,160 |
| Mar 2024 | $461,930 |
| Feb 2024 | $461,996 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 31.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78729 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78729 | 10.45¢/kWh | 9.33¢/kWh | 6.45¢/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 78729 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.75 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.77 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.85 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.28 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.95 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.81 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.51 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78729, 77.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.1 minutes. Approximately 20.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78729 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 0.6% of 78729 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |