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Population and households in ZIP 78724
Household size in ZIP 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.31 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.72 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.68 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 78724 holds 2.90 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.31 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.7 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.7 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.9 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78724 is young: half of its residents are under 31.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 27.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 101 are younger.
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 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 78724 (20.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 9.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 78724 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 78724
Renters in ZIP 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 78724 is about as common as it is nationally: 37.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Austin area as a whole (41.7%). More than a third of owners (37.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 3.7 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 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in ZIP 78724 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 77 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78724 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2004, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $810 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $928 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,282 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,688 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$878 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78724 pays $1,688 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Austin area overall ($1,911). Rents are up $878 a month from 2006–10, a 108% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 78724
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.4% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +24.6 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 78724 than nationally: 32.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 24.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.6% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 60.9% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.1% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.7% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 78724 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 14.1 points since 2006–10, 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 78724
| Period | ZIP 78724 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 78724: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 78724 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 78724 | 2.90 | 31.9 | 20.0% | 37.7% | 4.6% | 2004 | $1,688 | 32.4% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78721 | 2.32 | 34.8 | 18.5% | 45.1% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,726 | 49.4% | 82.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 78723 | 2.28 | 35.4 | 9.6% | 51.4% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,890 | 60.9% | 90.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 78725 | 2.50 | 36.8 | 4.8% | 28.9% | 1.7% | 2004 | $2,174 | 33.8% | 88.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78742 | 2.95 | 39.1 | 35.8% | 60.8% | 1.5% | 1990 | $1,318 | 16.2% | 61.0% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 78722 | 2.00 | 36.0 | 4.3% | 49.4% | 9.5% | 1968 | $1,980 | 71.8% | 98.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 78752 | 2.24 | 31.0 | 14.3% | 77.5% | 6.2% | 1985 | $1,600 | 44.6% | 87.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78754 | 2.47 | 33.7 | 8.9% | 45.7% | 4.5% | 2008 | $1,745 | 42.9% | 87.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 78702 | 1.86 | 35.7 | 8.0% | 58.8% | 9.6% | 1992 | $2,129 | 64.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78751 | 1.73 | 31.6 | 3.2% | 76.2% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,667 | 77.8% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78712 | 1.67 | 19.6 | 7.2% | 100.0% | 8.9% | 1988 | $1,794 | 81.2% | 99.7% | 12.3% |
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 78724. 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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