78742 ZIP Code – Austin, Texas
78742 is a small ZIP code in Austin, Texas, part of Travis County with a population of approximately 1,241 residents. At $67,500, the median household income here runs near the Texas average and near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 61% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.8% is above the U.S. average. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 46.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 78721, 78725, 78741.
ZIP Code 78742 Data
Population
1,241
Median Household Income
$67,500
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$1,355
Median Age
46.3
Unemployment Rate
0.5%
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.1%
County
Travis County
State
Texas
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ZIP 78742 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78742 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,241 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,355 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78721 – Austin
- 78725 – Austin
- 78741 – Austin
- 78702 – Austin
- 78724 – Austin
- 78723 – Austin
- 78722 – Austin
- 78712 – Austin
- 78701 – Austin
- 78705 – Austin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78721 | AUSTIN | 10,445 | $80,573 |
| 78725 | AUSTIN | 9,896 | $94,603 |
| 78741 | AUSTIN | 45,780 | $59,049 |
| 78702 | AUSTIN | 25,723 | $87,342 |
| 78724 | AUSTIN | 28,331 | $69,925 |