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Population and households in ZIP 78704
Household size in ZIP 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.93 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.79 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78704 is a place of small households, averaging 1.79 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.93, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 15 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, ZIP 78704 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.4, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in ZIP 78704, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 95 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 78704
Renters in ZIP 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 78704 rent: 66.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (33.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 78704 than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Austin area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, 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 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 78704 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1988, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in the Austin area overall, where the median home dates to 2000. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $902 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,074 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,468 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,941 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,039 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78704 costs $1,941 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,039 a month since 2006–10, up 115%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.4% 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 southeast; 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 78704
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.4% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.4% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.0% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.4% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.0 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 78704: 70.4% 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. The share with a degree has risen 18.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 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 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78704: 94.4% 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 4.6 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 78704 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 78704
| Period | ZIP 78704 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 78704 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 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 78704 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 78704 | 1.79 | 34.6 | 6.3% | 66.9% | 6.9% | 1988 | $1,941 | 70.4% | 94.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78701 | 1.40 | 41.5 | 6.6% | 60.6% | 9.4% | 2002 | $2,720 | 80.9% | 96.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 78741 | 2.16 | 28.9 | 19.3% | 84.6% | 9.6% | 1997 | $1,569 | 42.2% | 83.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78745 | 2.01 | 38.1 | 6.3% | 54.0% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,735 | 54.8% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 78703 | 2.15 | 43.1 | 4.2% | 40.8% | 8.1% | 1975 | $2,284 | 78.3% | 91.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 78712 | 1.67 | 19.6 | 7.2% | 100.0% | 8.9% | 1988 | $1,794 | 81.2% | 99.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 78702 | 1.86 | 35.7 | 8.0% | 58.8% | 9.6% | 1992 | $2,129 | 64.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78705 | 1.87 | 22.8 | 3.4% | 86.3% | 10.9% | 1994 | $1,554 | 76.0% | 96.3% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78746 | 2.59 | 44.9 | 7.2% | 33.5% | 5.6% | 1989 | $2,767 | 83.1% | 99.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 78744 | 2.50 | 34.5 | 11.9% | 48.5% | 4.7% | 2001 | $1,689 | 36.6% | 80.8% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 78722 | 2.00 | 36.0 | 4.3% | 49.4% | 9.5% | 1968 | $1,980 | 71.8% | 98.3% | 6.0% |
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 78704. 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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