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Population and households in ZIP 78656
Household size in ZIP 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.16 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78656 is a place of big households: 3.03 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.16, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.8, ZIP 78656 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children.
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 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 78656 than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Austin area.
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 78656
Renters in ZIP 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78656 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as 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 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.4% of homes in ZIP 78656 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
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 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78656 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2004, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Austin area.
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 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $918 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $957 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,434 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$516 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78656 costs $1,434 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 78656
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 78656: 23.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.8% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 78656 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 78656
| Period | ZIP 78656 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in ZIP 78656 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Austin area overall (4.3%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 78656 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 78656 | 3.03 | 34.8 | 9.0% | 21.2% | 2.4% | 2004 | $1,434 | 23.1% | 86.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 78655 | 2.72 | 39.4 | 10.6% | 34.9% | 6.6% | 1991 | $1,218 | 24.9% | 78.8% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 78666 | 2.44 | 31.2 | 9.7% | 61.9% | 9.5% | 1997 | $1,367 | 38.7% | 89.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 78640 | 2.86 | 33.4 | 15.1% | 28.4% | 3.6% | 2009 | $1,872 | 29.8% | 88.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 78670 | 2.64 | 49.0 | 5.5% | 21.5% | 18.9% | 1996 | $1,177 | 32.6% | 84.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 78644 | 2.79 | 38.7 | 16.1% | 26.2% | 6.2% | 1991 | $1,321 | 22.3% | 84.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 78622 | 2.50 | 40.2 | 9.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2001 | $1,500 | 24.1% | 83.9% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 78661 | 2.63 | 39.3 | 10.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 2000 | $1,473 | 23.8% | 85.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 78616 | 3.84 | 30.4 | 20.2% | 15.6% | 6.2% | 1997 | $1,282 | 9.2% | 64.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78662 | 2.52 | 45.3 | 8.3% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 1995 | $1,424 | 15.6% | 84.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 78132 | 2.81 | 44.2 | 5.5% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 2010 | $1,639 | 53.1% | 96.2% | 3.0% |
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 78656. 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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