Austin, TX — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 78701 serves a portion of Austin, Texas, within Travis County. This community is home to approximately 31,542 residents, with a median age of 41.1 years. The median household income of $76,244 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $350,722 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 37% owner-occupied and 63% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Austin is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 63% and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, 78701 reflects the economic character of Travis County in Texas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 31,542 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 598 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $76,244 | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $350,722 | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 14.2% | ↑ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 63% | ↑ 80% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.1 yrs | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,086 | — |