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Population and households in ZIP 78653
Household size in ZIP 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.41 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78653 average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.08, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.0 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.6 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.1, ZIP 78653 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the north.
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 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 78653 (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 8.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78653
Renters in ZIP 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.9% of households in ZIP 78653 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 97 have a lower share of renters.
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 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 78653: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 101 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 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2013 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78653 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2013, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2002 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,103 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,112 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,502 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,875 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$772 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78653 costs $1,875 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $772 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 78653
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.1 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 78653 as nationally: 35.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Austin area overall (50.4%). The share with a degree has risen 17.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.3% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 78653 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 78653
| Period | ZIP 78653 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78653 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Austin area as a whole (4.3%). 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 78653 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 78653 | 2.82 | 33.1 | 13.9% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 2013 | $1,875 | 35.5% | 85.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 78754 | 2.47 | 33.7 | 8.9% | 45.7% | 4.5% | 2008 | $1,745 | 42.9% | 87.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 78724 | 2.90 | 31.9 | 20.0% | 37.7% | 4.6% | 2004 | $1,688 | 32.4% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78725 | 2.50 | 36.8 | 4.8% | 28.9% | 1.7% | 2004 | $2,174 | 33.8% | 88.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78660 | 2.77 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 33.5% | 4.7% | 2009 | $2,060 | 46.4% | 93.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78621 | 3.00 | 35.9 | 15.1% | 21.3% | 9.6% | 2000 | $1,442 | 24.1% | 78.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78753 | 2.35 | 34.7 | 15.0% | 66.8% | 4.9% | 1993 | $1,581 | 41.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 78723 | 2.28 | 35.4 | 9.6% | 51.4% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,890 | 60.9% | 90.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 78752 | 2.24 | 31.0 | 14.3% | 77.5% | 6.2% | 1985 | $1,600 | 44.6% | 87.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78615 | 2.84 | 34.9 | 8.2% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 2011 | $1,915 | 40.5% | 90.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 78721 | 2.32 | 34.8 | 18.5% | 45.1% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,726 | 49.4% | 82.2% | 8.2% |
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 78653. 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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