ZIP Code 78749 -- Austin, TX
Travis | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 1.5x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- With 67.25% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
- 33.76% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 78749
ZIP code 78749 in Austin, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 34,562. The median household income is $111,079, which is This is 48% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $585,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5.3x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 190.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.30 years. Approximately 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Travis, TX.
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This is 48% above the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 78749 is 90.9% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78749
ZIP code 78749 (Austin, TX) has a total population of 34,562 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.30 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 78749 is $111,079 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 48% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 78749 is primarily located in Austin, Texas (TX). It falls within Travis County.
The median home value in ZIP code 78749 is $585,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,965.
The median age in ZIP code 78749 is 41.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 78749 has a cost of living index of 190.90 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 78749, 67.25% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 26.98% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78749 is 4.52%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 33.76% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.