78705 ZIP Code – Austin, Texas
78705 is a ZIP code serving Austin, Texas in Travis County with a population of approximately 32,644 residents. The median household income is $24,126 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. At $493,900, median home values run well above the national average, with 13.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,479 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 12% single-family (decreasing), 78% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.1%, well above the national average. An estimated 47.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 79.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. Nearby ZIP codes include 78712, 78751, 78722.
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ZIP 78705 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78705 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $24k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $493k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,479 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 21.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 47.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 79.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78712 – Austin
- 78751 – Austin
- 78722 – Austin
- 78703 – Austin
- 78701 – Austin
- 78756 – Austin
- 78702 – Austin
- 78723 – Austin
- 78752 – Austin
- 78721 – Austin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78712 | AUSTIN | 210 | Not provided |
| 78751 | AUSTIN | 16,326 | $75,972 |
| 78722 | AUSTIN | 6,308 | $92,543 |
| 78703 | AUSTIN | 22,669 | $139,617 |
| 78701 | AUSTIN | 10,659 | $148,049 |