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Population and households in ZIP 78722
Household size in ZIP 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.88 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78722 is a place of small households, averaging 2.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.88 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 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 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78722 is young: half of its residents are under 36.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 78722: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 26 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78722
Renters in ZIP 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.0% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.1% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.4% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 78722 than nationally: 49.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About three in ten owners (30.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. The renter share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, 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 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 78722 as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Austin area (5.9%).
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 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78722 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west. Only 78 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $914 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,090 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,411 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,980 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,066 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78722 pays $1,980 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,066 a month since 2006–10, up 117%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 78722
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.8% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.9% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.6% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 78722: 71.8% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.0 points, as it has nationally. Only 33 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 78722: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 78722
| Period | ZIP 78722 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78722 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Austin area (4.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 78722 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 78722 | 2.00 | 36.0 | 4.3% | 49.4% | 9.5% | 1968 | $1,980 | 71.8% | 98.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 78712 | 1.67 | 19.6 | 7.2% | 100.0% | 8.9% | 1988 | $1,794 | 81.2% | 99.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 78705 | 1.87 | 22.8 | 3.4% | 86.3% | 10.9% | 1994 | $1,554 | 76.0% | 96.3% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78751 | 1.73 | 31.6 | 3.2% | 76.2% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,667 | 77.8% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78702 | 1.86 | 35.7 | 8.0% | 58.8% | 9.6% | 1992 | $2,129 | 64.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78723 | 2.28 | 35.4 | 9.6% | 51.4% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,890 | 60.9% | 90.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 78721 | 2.32 | 34.8 | 18.5% | 45.1% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,726 | 49.4% | 82.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 78701 | 1.40 | 41.5 | 6.6% | 60.6% | 9.4% | 2002 | $2,720 | 80.9% | 96.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 78756 | 1.86 | 37.4 | 4.3% | 62.0% | 8.1% | 1972 | $1,703 | 77.3% | 97.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78703 | 2.15 | 43.1 | 4.2% | 40.8% | 8.1% | 1975 | $2,284 | 78.3% | 91.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 78752 | 2.24 | 31.0 | 14.3% | 77.5% | 6.2% | 1985 | $1,600 | 44.6% | 87.6% | 3.6% |
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 78722. 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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