ZIP Code 78704 in Austin, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Austin, Texas
Names to Avoid:
Travis Heights
County:Travis County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:51:22 AM
Population:49,197 [See All]
Area Codes:512 / 737
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.2415, -97.7688
Land Area:8.771 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78704 has 49,197 residents and 26,088 households (average 1.80 persons per household). The median age is 33.1 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.1%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:49,197Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:50,688Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:53,438Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,609.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$106,897Source: Census ACS
Households:26,088Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$916,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.80Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.11Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--41,61641,70941,99942,77044,66846,47447,15848,48648,74651,42249,85450,25050,47950,688
Decennial Census42,117------------------49,197--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.1

Male Median Age: 33.9

Female Median Age: 32.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1038967339571,8323,9093,8102,7131,9131,5921,2781,1691,056817600284144123
Female9627918321,0452,4314,2353,6572,3421,6101,2591,1121,040925763572331149212
Total2,0651,6871,5652,0024,2638,1447,4675,0553,5232,8512,3902,2091,9811,5801,172615293335
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:34,48764.11%
Black:1,6733.11%
Hispanic:*11,26020.93%
Asian:2,2324.15%
American Indian:4430.82%
Hawaiian:450.08%
Other:3,6556.79%
Total:53,795100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:24,92950.67%33.9 years
Females:24,26849.33%32.3 years
Total:49,197100%33.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:43,41385.65%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,0912.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,7545.43%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,43012.20%
Total Population:50,688100%
Total Native Population:44,50487.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:6,18412.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $106,897, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $59,561 (125.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,664. Family households earn a median of $191,203 versus $82,294 for nonfamily households (a difference of $108,909). By gender, male median income is $109,654 and female is $82,891, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $26,763 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 80.8%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (65.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$47,336$50,248$50,930$52,306$58,601$62,283$66,262$70,511$75,233$78,861$82,641$89,258$97,160$106,897
Median Family Income$72,326$71,570$78,604$83,971$87,214$95,149$103,924$109,400$118,264$123,322$122,137$147,411$171,930$191,203
Median NonFamily Income$41,566$43,776$43,298$45,088$50,233$52,594$54,431$58,835$63,086$64,817$67,897$74,090$77,147$82,294
Median Male Income$44,402$47,719$49,839$51,909$52,419$53,928$55,660$60,042$63,412$66,045$73,768$92,785$102,536$109,654
Median Female Income$41,730$43,398$43,160$42,758$45,055$46,465$49,990$52,434$54,108$58,358$59,221$63,772$71,165$82,891
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:34,66076.85%
Unemployed:1,7243.82%
Not In Labor Force:8,71719.33%
Total:45,101100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:22,70065.49%
Service:3,3559.68%
Sales and Office:6,29018.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1373.28%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,1783.40%
Total Civilian Employed Population:34,660100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $916,100, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $586,000 (177.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $362,800. The median gross rent is $1,801, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $906 (101.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $373. Of occupied housing, owners make up 32.98% (65.29% with a mortgage, 34.71% free-and-clear) and renters 67.02% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.87%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$330,100$338,200$347,500$361,300$385,700$421,800$464,400$500,600$553,300$596,200$632,100$721,200$862,000$916,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:7183.83%
$500 to $999:9274.95%
$1,000 to $1,499:4,36623.32%
$1,500 to $1,999:5,41128.90%
$2,000 to $2,499:3,26817.45%
$2,500 to $2,999:1,8249.74%
$3,000 or more:2,02010.79%
No Rent:1921.03%
Total:18,726100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$895$940$983$1,041$1,088$1,167$1,235$1,344$1,428$1,476$1,532$1,673$1,755$1,801
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,01621.53%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,19811.45%
Renter Occupied:18,72667.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:27,940100%

Occupied Housing Units:27,94093.13%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,0626.87%
Total Housing Units:30,002100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11,54038.46%
Multi-Family Units:18,30561.01%
Other Units:1570.52%
Total Housing Units:30,002100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 70.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 14.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 10.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (48.68%). College enrollment is 48.68%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,4113.60%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6691.71%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,5248.98%
Some college, no degree:4,65611.87%
Associate's degree:1,3223.37%
Bachelor's degree:17,58144.83%
Graduate or professional degree:10,05825.64%
Total:39,221100%
High school or higher:37,14194.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher:27,63970.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:41,07776.82%
Public Insurance:7,11613.31%
No Insurance:5,2799.87%
Total:53,472100%
Has Health Insurance:48,19390.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty16.2%18.3%16.1%14.0%12.8%9.9%9.1%7.4%7.4%7.2%6.7%7.2%6.1%6.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4184.75%
Kindergarten:3754.26%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,58429.36%
High school (grades 9-12):1,13912.94%
College or graduate school:4,28448.68%
Total:8,800100%
Early Childhood:7939.01%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,09846.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78704 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 2,466 business establishments, employing about 38,652 people with an annual payroll of $2,409,653,000. USPS data shows 29,688 residential mailboxes and 2,170 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:29,688Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2,170Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:33,016Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,286Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:15,508Source: USPS
# of Businesses:2,466Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$598,202,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,409,653,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:38,652Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78704 is located in Travis County, Texas, within the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12420) and Texas's 21st and 37th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,716,289 people, about 2.87% of whom live in ZIP Code 78704. It covers 8.771 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.1 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:12420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,716,289Source: Census
MSA:Austin-San Marcos, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:8.771 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.1 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:21,37Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5920.89, 0 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4805000Source: Census
Place Name:Austin city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


78705 | | 78703

Schools in ZIP Code 78704


ZIP Code 78704 is in the Austin Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 17 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Premier High School-Austin South Campus 1701 W Ben White Blvd No 100a
Austin, TX 78704
Texas School For The Deaf 1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Travis Early College H S 1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Travis Hts El 2010 Alameda Dr
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Zilker El 1900 Bluebonnet Ln
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Graduation Preparatory Academy 1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Barton Hills El 2108 Barton Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Becker El 906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Dawson El 3001 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Lively Middle 201 E Mary St
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Daep- El 906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Galindo El 3800 S 2nd St
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Leadership Academy 2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Phoenix Academy 400 W Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders 2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
Mainspring Schools 1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
District: Austin Independent School District
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School 120 W Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
District: Private School
Athena Montessori Academy 1503 Morgan Ln
Austin, TX 78704
District: Private School
Waterloo School 1511 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78704


Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin 3005 S Lamar
Austin, TX 78704-4785
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Health And Science University 4005 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78704
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Edward's University 3001 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704-6489
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Careers Institute-Austin 1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78744
Type: Post Secondary
Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus 500 E Ben White Boulevard Bld E Ste 100
Austin, TX 78704-3259
Type: Post Secondary
Aoma Graduate School Of Integrative Medicine 4701 Westgate Blvd
Austin, TX 78745
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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