Population 48,132 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 78610
Household size in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.14 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78610 average 2.87 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.14 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 78610 is 37.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 31.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 78610 than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Austin area. The single-parent share is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 78610
Renters in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78610 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a quarter of owners (24.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.2% of homes in ZIP 78610 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78610 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 66 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $964 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,026 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,433 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,901 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$937 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78610 runs $1,901 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $937 a month from 2006–10, a 97% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 78610
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 78610 (41.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the wider Austin area (50.4%). The share with a degree has risen 13.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 78610 is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Austin area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 78610
| Period | ZIP 78610 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 78610 than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 78610 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78610 | 2.87 | 37.0 | 10.0% | 22.4% | 3.2% | 2008 | $1,901 | 41.6% | 91.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78652 | 2.40 | 40.5 | 4.4% | 32.0% | 5.7% | 2012 | $1,837 | 56.0% | 92.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78640 | 2.86 | 33.4 | 15.1% | 28.4% | 3.6% | 2009 | $1,872 | 29.8% | 88.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 78748 | 2.27 | 37.8 | 8.5% | 42.0% | 6.3% | 2001 | $2,101 | 56.6% | 95.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 78747 | 2.42 | 34.9 | 10.3% | 34.8% | 3.8% | 2009 | $1,942 | 44.6% | 90.2% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 78739 | 2.89 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 2002 | $3,264 | 79.7% | 98.2% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 78744 | 2.50 | 34.5 | 11.9% | 48.5% | 4.7% | 2001 | $1,689 | 36.6% | 80.8% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 78719 | 2.77 | 42.8 | 3.9% | 21.3% | 10.6% | 1996 | $1,234 | 23.2% | 64.0% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 78737 | 3.03 | 39.4 | 8.5% | 12.0% | 3.5% | 2008 | $2,074 | 67.1% | 98.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78619 | 2.84 | 47.9 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2009 | $1,627 | 65.0% | 99.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 78617 | 3.29 | 35.0 | 15.4% | 19.5% | 6.2% | 2004 | $1,583 | 18.1% | 67.5% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 78610. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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