78738 ZIP Code – Austin, Texas
78738 is a ZIP code serving Austin, Texas in Travis County with a population of approximately 28,613 residents. The median household income of $158,194 is well above the Texas average and well above the national average. At $691,400, median home values run well above the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,896, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.5%, well below the national average. An estimated 4.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 75.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 43.4, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78736, 78734, 78733.
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ZIP 78738 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78738 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $158k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $691k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,896 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 75.4% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78736 – Austin
- 78734 – Austin
- 78733 – Austin
- 78732 – Austin
- 78735 – Austin
- 78737 – Austin
- 78730 – Austin
- 78645 – Leander
- 78749 – Austin
- 78620 – Dripping Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78736 | AUSTIN | 9,352 | $96,385 |
| 78734 | AUSTIN | 21,685 | $125,074 |
| 78733 | AUSTIN | 9,014 | $193,786 |
| 78732 | AUSTIN | 19,311 | $187,286 |
| 78735 | AUSTIN | 19,793 | $118,593 |