ZIP Code 78756 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 78756

The U.S. ZIP Code 78756 is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County. It is estimated that about 75.9% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $59,355. The median household income is at $82,535, while an estimated 1% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 8,694.

Population in 78756

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78756 is 8,694.

Austin, TX

The 78756 ZIP Code is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County.

Area Codes associated with 78756

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78756 include 512, and 737.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78756

Sunrise: 7:03 am
Sunset: 6:24 pm
Sunrise in 78756 7:03 am
Sunrise in 78756 6:24 pm

Weather forecast for 78756

This Afternoon's forecast for 78756: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 78756

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 78756 Fair

Internet in 78756

An estimated 97.4% of households in ZIP Code 78756 have a computer, while about 92.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78756

In ZIP Code 78756, the gender split is approximately 51.2% female and an estimated 48.8% male.

Health Insurance in 78756

Approximately 9.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78756 (Austin, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78756

The median household income in ZIP Code 78756 is $82,535, while the region's mean household income is $114,537. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $59,355. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78756 of $59,355 is approximately 89.77% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 0.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 94.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.1% of the population in 78756 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 3.0% of 78756 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 78756

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.3%
$200,000 or more per year 15.1%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78756

Residents of ZIP Code 78756 are younger than average. The median age of 34.3 years in ZIP Code 78756 is approximately 9.97% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 30.5% of the population in 78756 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 78756 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 78756

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.7%
5 to 9 years 4.3%
10 to 14 years 4.2%
15 to 19 years 4.6%
20 to 24 years 4.6%
25 to 34 years 30.5%
35 to 44 years 15.6%
45 to 54 years 12.4%
55 to 59 years 5.1%
60 to 64 years 5.5%
65 to 74 years 5.3%
75 to 84 years 2.2%
85 years and over 1.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78756 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 78756

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78756 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78756 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78756 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78756

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 78756

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78756

In ZIP Code 78756, 97.8% of the population graduated high school, while 75.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 31.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 7.1% in this Travis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78756

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 7.1%
Some college, no degree 12.4%
Associate's degree 2.4%
Bachelor's degree 44.8%
Graduate or professional degree 31.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 78756

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78756, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 12.7% of 78756 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78756 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.8%), followed by Asian (6.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78756

Industry Percent
White 90.8%
Black or African American 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 6.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.9%
Some other race 1.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78756

In ZIP Code 78756, 90.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% 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 in 78756

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.2%
Spanish 6.2%
Other Indo-European languages 2.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.1%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 78756

The median home value in ZIP Code 78756 in January 2025 comes in at $782,045. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $789,491 median value in August 2024, and -2% lower than the $800,806 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78756, an estimated 18.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 3.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Travis County region.

Home Values in 78756

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $782,045
Dec 2024 $783,915
Nov 2024 $785,692
Oct 2024 $786,987
Sep 2024 $788,230
Aug 2024 $789,491
Jul 2024 $793,478
Jun 2024 $795,657
May 2024 $797,911
Apr 2024 $797,990
Mar 2024 $798,764
Feb 2024 $800,806

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 78756

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 9.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 18.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 78756 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78756 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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes electricity rates in 78756 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78756

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78756 9.9¢/kWh 9.34¢/kWh 6.17¢/kWh
Texas 16.04¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
United States 17.78¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78756

Month ZIP Code 78756 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.86 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.5 3 6.31
Mar 5.19 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.68 5.13 7.3
May 5.24 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.52 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.93 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.25 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.96 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.61 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.21 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.5 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes solar power levels in 78756 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78756

In 78756, 78.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 26.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78756 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 78756 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78756. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 78756

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.7%
Construction 4.4%
Manufacturing 7.0%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.1%
Information 4.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 21.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 5.4%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.