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Population and households in ZIP 78735
Household size in ZIP 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78735 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 dropped from 2.28, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 55 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 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 41.0, the median age in ZIP 78735 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Austin area as a whole, where the median age is 37.2. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, 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 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in ZIP 78735, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 78735 has a lower 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 78735
Renters in ZIP 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.7% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.0% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 78735 rent: 53.0% 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, 33.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in ZIP 78735 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 78735 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78735 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2004, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east.
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 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,083 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,202 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,540 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,195 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,112 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78735 costs $2,195 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,112 a month from 2006–10, a 103% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
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 78735
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.9% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.6% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.7% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.7% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 78735: 69.7% 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 is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 44 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 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78735: 96.6% 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 3.3 points, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 89 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 78735
| Period | ZIP 78735 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 78735 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Austin area overall (4.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.2 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 78735 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 78735 | 2.15 | 41.0 | 6.6% | 53.0% | 5.1% | 2004 | $2,195 | 69.7% | 96.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 78749 | 2.23 | 42.4 | 5.9% | 40.8% | 7.1% | 1994 | $2,186 | 68.5% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78736 | 2.19 | 41.2 | 5.2% | 37.1% | 3.8% | 1998 | $1,811 | 60.4% | 97.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 78746 | 2.59 | 44.9 | 7.2% | 33.5% | 5.6% | 1989 | $2,767 | 83.1% | 99.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 78733 | 2.89 | 44.7 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 1996 | $1,895 | 76.7% | 98.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 78745 | 2.01 | 38.1 | 6.3% | 54.0% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,735 | 54.8% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 78739 | 2.89 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 2002 | $3,264 | 79.7% | 98.2% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 78704 | 1.79 | 34.6 | 6.3% | 66.9% | 6.9% | 1988 | $1,941 | 70.4% | 94.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78703 | 2.15 | 43.1 | 4.2% | 40.8% | 8.1% | 1975 | $2,284 | 78.3% | 91.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 78748 | 2.27 | 37.8 | 8.5% | 42.0% | 6.3% | 2001 | $2,101 | 56.6% | 95.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 78701 | 1.40 | 41.5 | 6.6% | 60.6% | 9.4% | 2002 | $2,720 | 80.9% | 96.6% | 2.9% |
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 78735. 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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