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Population and households in ZIP 78628
Household size in ZIP 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78628 average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in ZIP 78628 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Austin area overall, where the median age is 37.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 41.2, even as the national median rose.
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 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in ZIP 78628, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 78628 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 78628
Renters in ZIP 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78628 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in ZIP 78628 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 80 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2010 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78628 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2010, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 45 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 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $898 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,037 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,390 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,929 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,031 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78628 pays $1,929 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,031 a month from 2006–10, a 115% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 78628
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.6% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.9% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 78628: 57.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.2 points, 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 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78628: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 78628 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 78628
| Period | ZIP 78628 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 78628 than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.5 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 78628 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 78628 | 2.76 | 40.7 | 7.5% | 22.9% | 4.6% | 2010 | $1,929 | 57.9% | 95.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78633 | 2.28 | 60.8 | 4.0% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 2008 | $1,975 | 54.2% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 78626 | 2.74 | 36.1 | 12.0% | 35.8% | 7.1% | 2003 | $1,891 | 37.8% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78681 | 2.91 | 39.1 | 9.9% | 24.6% | 4.4% | 1998 | $2,377 | 59.9% | 96.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 78665 | 2.79 | 35.6 | 8.3% | 41.5% | 5.5% | 2010 | $2,189 | 52.1% | 97.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 78641 | 2.83 | 37.9 | 8.3% | 23.8% | 3.1% | 2010 | $2,146 | 53.7% | 95.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 78664 | 2.68 | 36.2 | 11.4% | 46.7% | 6.0% | 1999 | $1,859 | 37.9% | 90.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 78642 | 2.92 | 38.0 | 9.7% | 18.0% | 3.7% | 2012 | $1,672 | 43.1% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78613 | 2.69 | 37.7 | 9.0% | 36.0% | 2.8% | 2004 | $2,048 | 56.7% | 96.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78634 | 2.93 | 35.0 | 11.1% | 21.9% | 6.5% | 2013 | $2,184 | 42.3% | 94.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 76530 | 2.61 | 44.6 | 9.2% | 17.7% | 12.9% | 1990 | $1,201 | 22.1% | 92.7% | 5.7% |
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 78628. 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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