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Population and households in ZIP 78702
Household size in ZIP 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.86 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.75 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78702 are small: just 1.86 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have smaller households.
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 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78702 is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.3, as it has nationally.
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 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in ZIP 78702, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 10.6 points, 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 78702
Renters in ZIP 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.1% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.8% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 78702: 58.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 32.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.5 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 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 78702 is the same as the national rate: 9.6% of homes are empty. The rate is higher than in the wider Austin area (5.9%). Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +31 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78702 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in the wider Austin area, where the median home dates to 2000. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $742 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $905 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,247 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,129 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,386 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78702 pays $2,129 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,386 a month from 2006–10, a 187% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northeast.
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 78702
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.9% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +37.2 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 78702 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 37.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 71 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.7% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +22.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 78702 have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Austin area overall (91.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 22.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78702
| Period | ZIP 78702 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78702 runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 78702 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 78702 | 1.86 | 35.7 | 8.0% | 58.8% | 9.6% | 1992 | $2,129 | 64.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78712 | 1.67 | 19.6 | 7.2% | 100.0% | 8.9% | 1988 | $1,794 | 81.2% | 99.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 78722 | 2.00 | 36.0 | 4.3% | 49.4% | 9.5% | 1968 | $1,980 | 71.8% | 98.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 78701 | 1.40 | 41.5 | 6.6% | 60.6% | 9.4% | 2002 | $2,720 | 80.9% | 96.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 78721 | 2.32 | 34.8 | 18.5% | 45.1% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,726 | 49.4% | 82.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 78705 | 1.87 | 22.8 | 3.4% | 86.3% | 10.9% | 1994 | $1,554 | 76.0% | 96.3% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78741 | 2.16 | 28.9 | 19.3% | 84.6% | 9.6% | 1997 | $1,569 | 42.2% | 83.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78751 | 1.73 | 31.6 | 3.2% | 76.2% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,667 | 77.8% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78703 | 2.15 | 43.1 | 4.2% | 40.8% | 8.1% | 1975 | $2,284 | 78.3% | 91.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 78704 | 1.79 | 34.6 | 6.3% | 66.9% | 6.9% | 1988 | $1,941 | 70.4% | 94.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78723 | 2.28 | 35.4 | 9.6% | 51.4% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,890 | 60.9% | 90.6% | 5.6% |
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 78702. 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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