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Population and households in ZIP 78737
Household size in ZIP 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.05 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78737 are large by national standards, averaging 3.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northwest.
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 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 78737 are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Austin area, where the median age is 37.2. The median age has edged down from 40.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in ZIP 78737, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 78737
Renters in ZIP 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78737 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a quarter of owners (25.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.5 points, 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 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in ZIP 78737 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 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 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78737 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 75 have newer 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 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,590 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,715 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,639 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,074 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$484 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78737 pays $2,074 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $484 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; 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 78737
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.0% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.7% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.7% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.1% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 78737 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 62 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 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.4% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 78737: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only nine of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78737
| Period | ZIP 78737 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 78737: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.0 points, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 78737 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 78737 | 3.03 | 39.4 | 8.5% | 12.0% | 3.5% | 2008 | $2,074 | 67.1% | 98.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78739 | 2.89 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 2002 | $3,264 | 79.7% | 98.2% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 78736 | 2.19 | 41.2 | 5.2% | 37.1% | 3.8% | 1998 | $1,811 | 60.4% | 97.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 78619 | 2.84 | 47.9 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2009 | $1,627 | 65.0% | 99.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 78749 | 2.23 | 42.4 | 5.9% | 40.8% | 7.1% | 1994 | $2,186 | 68.5% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78620 | 2.75 | 42.4 | 8.9% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 2006 | $1,999 | 67.2% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 78735 | 2.15 | 41.0 | 6.6% | 53.0% | 5.1% | 2004 | $2,195 | 69.7% | 96.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 78748 | 2.27 | 37.8 | 8.5% | 42.0% | 6.3% | 2001 | $2,101 | 56.6% | 95.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 78652 | 2.40 | 40.5 | 4.4% | 32.0% | 5.7% | 2012 | $1,837 | 56.0% | 92.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78745 | 2.01 | 38.1 | 6.3% | 54.0% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,735 | 54.8% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 78610 | 2.87 | 37.0 | 10.0% | 22.4% | 3.2% | 2008 | $1,901 | 41.6% | 91.1% | 3.4% |
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 78737. 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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