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ZIP Code 78724
Austin, TX, Travis County
Population
31,103
Land area
24.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,247
City
Austin
ZIP 78724 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 78724 at a glance
- ZIP 78724 (Austin) is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,926, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $344,000 (21% above Texas) and median rent is $1,649 a month.
Local data for ZIP 78724
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 78724, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,926
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$344,000
Prices -1.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,649/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.6%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
27.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
325
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,177
$875M annual payroll
PPP loans
$44.58M
414 loans
Campaign donations
$30.65K
37% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 78724, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,072
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6,295
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 78724, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.2%
U.S. 11.1% +17.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 78724
ZIP codes near 78724
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 78725Hornsby Bend | 3.2 mi | 17.7 |
| 78723Austin | 4.2 mi | 7.1 |
| 78721Austin | 4.3 mi | 3.6 |
| 78742Hornsby Bend | 4.4 mi | 5.9 |
| 78754Austin | 5.3 mi | 15.1 |
| 78722Austin | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| 78653Manor | 5.9 mi | 105.3 |
| 78752Austin | 6 mi | 3.3 |
| 78702Austin | 6.2 mi | 5 |
| 78751Austin | 6.4 mi | 2.4 |
| 78712Austin | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| 78753Austin | 6.9 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 78724?
- ZIP code 78724 is in Austin, TX (Travis County).
- What county is ZIP code 78724 in?
- ZIP code 78724 is mostly in Travis County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 78724?
- About 31,103 people live in the 78724 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.