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ZIP Code 78744
Austin, TX, Travis County
Population
50,986
Land area
22.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,256
City
Austin
ZIP 78744 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 78744 at a glance
- ZIP 78744 (Austin) is about 20 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,002, 6% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,500 (26% above Texas) and median rent is $1,647 a month.
Local data for ZIP 78744
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 78744, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,002
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$357,500
Prices -2.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,647/mo
Homeownership
51.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
25.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
992
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
27,277
$1.9B annual payroll
PPP loans
$133M
930 loans
Campaign donations
$172K
31% D, 40% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 78744, 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 78744, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.0%
U.S. 11.1% +15.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 78744
ZIP codes near 78744
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 78747Creedmoor | 3.7 mi | 22.2 |
| 78741Austin | 4 mi | 7.8 |
| 78745Austin | 4.3 mi | 13.7 |
| 78719Creedmoor | 4.4 mi | 19.8 |
| 78704Austin | 5 mi | 8.8 |
| 78748San Leanna | 5.8 mi | 14.1 |
| 78702Austin | 6.2 mi | 5 |
| 78742Hornsby Bend | 6.3 mi | 5.9 |
| 78701Austin | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| 78652Manchaca | 6.7 mi | 11.2 |
| 78721Austin | 7.1 mi | 3.6 |
| 78617Austin | 7.3 mi | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 78744?
- ZIP code 78744 is in Austin, TX (Travis County).
- What county is ZIP code 78744 in?
- ZIP code 78744 is mostly in Travis County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 78744?
- About 50,986 people live in the 78744 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.