78721 ZIP Code – Austin, Texas
ZIP code 78721 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County with a population of approximately 10,445 residents. The median household income is $80,573 — near the Texas average and near the national average. The median home value of $436,900 is well above the national average, with 51.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,637 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (decreasing), 23% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.8%, which is below the U.S. rate. An estimated 18.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 51.2%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 34.1, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78702, 78722, 78723.
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ZIP 78721 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78721 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $80k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $436k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,637 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 51.2% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78702 – Austin
- 78722 – Austin
- 78723 – Austin
- 78742 – Austin
- 78712 – Austin
- 78741 – Austin
- 78701 – Austin
- 78751 – Austin
- 78705 – Austin
- 78752 – Austin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78702 | AUSTIN | 25,723 | $87,342 |
| 78722 | AUSTIN | 6,308 | $92,543 |
| 78723 | AUSTIN | 37,000 | $81,986 |
| 78742 | AUSTIN | 1,241 | $67,500 |
| 78712 | AUSTIN | 210 | Not provided |