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Household size in ZIP 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78703 are small: just 2.15 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 crept up from 2.11, even as the national average fell. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 53 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 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 78703 is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the 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 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in ZIP 78703, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 78703
Renters in ZIP 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.1% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.0% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in ZIP 78703 rent their homes (40.8%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 40.8% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.2 points, even as the national share rose.
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 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 78703 is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Austin area overall (5.9%). Vacancy is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 78703 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 78703 has older homes than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,269 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,411 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,734 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,284 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,015 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78703 costs $2,284 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,015 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
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 78703
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 85.8% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.3% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 78703 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (78.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.5% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 78703 is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Austin area. The share with a diploma is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, even as 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 78703
| Period | ZIP 78703 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78703 has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, 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 78703 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 78703 | 2.15 | 43.1 | 4.2% | 40.8% | 8.1% | 1975 | $2,284 | 78.3% | 91.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 78705 | 1.87 | 22.8 | 3.4% | 86.3% | 10.9% | 1994 | $1,554 | 76.0% | 96.3% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78712 | 1.67 | 19.6 | 7.2% | 100.0% | 8.9% | 1988 | $1,794 | 81.2% | 99.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 78701 | 1.40 | 41.5 | 6.6% | 60.6% | 9.4% | 2002 | $2,720 | 80.9% | 96.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 78746 | 2.59 | 44.9 | 7.2% | 33.5% | 5.6% | 1989 | $2,767 | 83.1% | 99.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 78756 | 1.86 | 37.4 | 4.3% | 62.0% | 8.1% | 1972 | $1,703 | 77.3% | 97.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78751 | 1.73 | 31.6 | 3.2% | 76.2% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,667 | 77.8% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78722 | 2.00 | 36.0 | 4.3% | 49.4% | 9.5% | 1968 | $1,980 | 71.8% | 98.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 78704 | 1.79 | 34.6 | 6.3% | 66.9% | 6.9% | 1988 | $1,941 | 70.4% | 94.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78702 | 1.86 | 35.7 | 8.0% | 58.8% | 9.6% | 1992 | $2,129 | 64.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78731 | 2.04 | 44.2 | 5.5% | 45.6% | 7.8% | 1978 | $2,319 | 77.7% | 98.6% | 4.0% |
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 78703. 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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