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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 78726 has 15,618 residents and 6,391 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.4%, higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.4%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	15,618Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	14,117Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,699Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,348.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$92,275Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,391Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$648,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.40Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.87Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,198	12,482	13,181	12,786	13,027	13,925	14,610	13,867	14,040	13,304	13,414	13,696	14,117
Decennial Census	13,122	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	15,618	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 33.3

Male Median Age: 32.7

Female Median Age: 34

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	436	474	590	568	637	731	676	566	500	511	511	445	340	236	181	93	58	38
Female	444	480	533	573	648	749	729	597	619	598	528	494	347	263	198	121	61	45
Total	880	954	1,123	1,141	1,285	1,480	1,405	1,163	1,119	1,109	1,039	939	687	499	379	214	119	83

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,801	53.31%
Black:	1,181	7.15%
Hispanic:*	3,057	18.52%
Asian:	2,651	16.06%
American Indian:	69	0.42%
Hawaiian:	11	0.07%
Other:	739	4.48%
Total:	16,509	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,591	48.60%	32.7 years
Females:	8,027	51.40%	34.0 years
Total:	15,618	100%	33.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	11,082	78.50%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	513	3.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,585	11.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	937	17.86%
Total Population:	14,117	100%
Total Native Population:	11,595	82.14%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,522	17.86%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $92,275, which is much higher than the state median ($76,292), is up $26,051 (39.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,891. Family households earn a median of $168,151 versus $62,122 for nonfamily households (a difference of $106,029). By gender, male median income is $96,002 and female is $60,711, which is much higher than the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $35,291 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$66,224	$66,096	$67,466	$68,777	$70,664	$95,646	$88,322	$77,935	$77,384	$88,750	$84,105	$96,352	$92,275
Median Family Income	$96,635	$97,500	$104,519	$104,853	$104,496	$129,938	$124,926	$123,125	$132,276	$142,753	$152,375	$166,071	$168,151
Median NonFamily Income	$45,655	$43,469	$46,807	$44,873	$43,733	$43,116	$43,699	$41,941	$60,699	$58,361	$60,533	$66,460	$62,122
Median Male Income	$62,779	$67,607	$69,425	$76,620	$81,899	$91,288	$64,817	$68,074	$75,750	$81,101	$86,515	$101,452	$96,002
Median Female Income	$40,694	$39,943	$46,961	$50,224	$50,278	$56,003	$51,325	$49,577	$50,389	$54,079	$55,448	$58,445	$60,711

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,101	70.37%
Unemployed:	183	1.59%
Not In Labor Force:	3,228	28.04%
Total:	11,512	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,816	59.45%
Service:	1,219	15.05%
Sales and Office:	1,474	18.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	144	1.78%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	448	5.53%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,101	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $648,500, which is markedly greater than the state median ($260,400), is up $300,400 (86.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $175,000. The median gross rent is $1,690, which is considerably higher than the state median ($1,339), is up $653 (62.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $433. Of occupied housing, owners make up 41.89% (65.07% with a mortgage, 34.93% free-and-clear) and renters 58.11% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.32%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$348,100	$349,900	$344,700	$350,500	$358,100	$378,200	$392,800	$447,400	$473,500	$468,900	$497,400	$592,500	$648,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	22	0.61%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,060	29.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,725	48.05%
$2,000 to $2,499:	584	16.27%
$2,500 to $2,999:	14	0.39%
$3,000 or more:	72	2.01%
No Rent:	113	3.15%
Total:	3,590	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,037	$1,050	$1,051	$1,046	$1,059	$1,092	$1,136	$1,189	$1,257	$1,378	$1,460	$1,536	$1,690

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,684	27.26%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	904	14.63%
Renter Occupied:	3,590	58.11%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,178	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,178	97.68%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	147	2.32%
Total Housing Units:	6,325	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Single-Family Units:	2,991	47.29%
Multi-Family Units:	3,312	52.36%
Other Units:	22	0.35%
Total Housing Units:	6,325	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 62.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.10%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 99.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 88.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.60%). Public coverage is 17.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 10.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 9.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.42%). College enrollment is 26.20%, which is on par with the state rate (23.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	61	0.62%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	26	0.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,290	13.19%
Some college, no degree:	1,592	16.28%
Associate's degree:	671	6.86%
Bachelor's degree:	3,606	36.88%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,532	25.89%
Total:	9,778	100%
High school or higher:	9,691	99.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,138	62.77%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	12,479	80.81%
Public Insurance:	2,443	15.82%
No Insurance:	521	3.37%
Total:	15,443	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,922	96.63%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	1.6%	4.0%	4.5%	4.5%	3.9%	4.5%	1.2%	1.1%	2.8%	5.6%	7.1%	7.6%	10.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	272	8.25%
Kindergarten:	51	1.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,432	43.42%
High school (grades 9-12):	679	20.59%
College or graduate school:	864	26.20%
Total:	3,298	100%
Early Childhood:	323	9.79%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,162	65.55%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Austin, Texas
County:	Travis County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:13:59 PM
Population:	15,618 [See All]
Area Code:	512
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.4272, -97.8435
Land Area:	11.586 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78726/zip-code-78726.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,958Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	320Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,544Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	323Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,398Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	354Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$188,367,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$691,391,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,643Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	12420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	2,357,497Source: Census
MSA:	Austin-San Marcos, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	11.586 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.112 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	10,37Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5070.95, 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

ZIP Code 78726 in Austin, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 78726

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78726

Sources & References