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ZIP Code 78742
Hornsby Bend, TX, Travis County
Population
847
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
143
City
Hornsby Bend
ZIP 78742 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 78742 at a glance
- Median rent is $1,328 a month.
Local data for ZIP 78742
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 78742, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
30.8%
Median rent
$1,328/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
29.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
33
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,529
$82.09M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.65M
21 loans
Campaign donations
$6,931
66% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 78742, 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° / 38°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 78742, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
38.6%
U.S. 11.1% +27.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 78742
ZIP codes near 78742
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 78721Austin | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| 78725Hornsby Bend | 3 mi | 17.7 |
| 78741Austin | 3.2 mi | 7.8 |
| 78702Austin | 3.7 mi | 5 |
| 78724Austin | 4.4 mi | 24.9 |
| 78723Austin | 4.6 mi | 7.1 |
| 78722Austin | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| 78712Austin | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| 78701Austin | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| 78705Austin | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| 78751Austin | 6 mi | 2.4 |
| 78744Austin | 6.3 mi | 22.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 78742?
- ZIP code 78742 is in Hornsby Bend, TX (Travis County).
- What county is ZIP code 78742 in?
- ZIP code 78742 is mostly in Travis County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 78742?
- About 847 people live in the 78742 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.