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Population and households in ZIP 78728
Household size in ZIP 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78728 are small: just 2.06 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. Household size has edged down from 2.15 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 43 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 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78728 is young: half of its residents are under 34.5, 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 30.2, in line with the national trend.
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 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 78728 than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Austin area. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, 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 78728
Renters in ZIP 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.3% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.3% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.9% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.6% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 78728 rent: 71.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 78728: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Even so, the rate is higher than in the wider Austin area (5.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, 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 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78728 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center 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 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $929 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,072 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,265 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,748 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$819 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78728 pays $1,748 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 $819 a month from 2006–10, an 88% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 78728
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.5% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.3% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 78728 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
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 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 78728 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 78728
| Period | ZIP 78728 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 78728 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 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 78728 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 78728 | 2.06 | 34.5 | 10.0% | 71.6% | 7.7% | 1998 | $1,748 | 48.3% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 78727 | 2.11 | 37.1 | 7.8% | 57.6% | 6.6% | 1993 | $1,979 | 65.6% | 96.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78660 | 2.77 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 33.5% | 4.7% | 2009 | $2,060 | 46.4% | 93.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78664 | 2.68 | 36.2 | 11.4% | 46.7% | 6.0% | 1999 | $1,859 | 37.9% | 90.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 78758 | 2.00 | 33.2 | 12.6% | 74.0% | 7.3% | 1989 | $1,663 | 47.7% | 87.1% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 78729 | 2.12 | 35.4 | 9.6% | 61.2% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,774 | 61.3% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78753 | 2.35 | 34.7 | 15.0% | 66.8% | 4.9% | 1993 | $1,581 | 41.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 78759 | 2.03 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 53.7% | 6.8% | 1986 | $1,925 | 71.0% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 78681 | 2.91 | 39.1 | 9.9% | 24.6% | 4.4% | 1998 | $2,377 | 59.9% | 96.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 78717 | 2.62 | 37.4 | 5.6% | 48.1% | 3.6% | 2006 | $2,306 | 70.1% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 78754 | 2.47 | 33.7 | 8.9% | 45.7% | 4.5% | 2008 | $1,745 | 42.9% | 87.8% | 1.7% |
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 78728. 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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