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78741

Austin, TX

Total Population
45,780
Median Household Income
$59,049
Median Home Value
$325,200
Median Rent
$1,379

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$59,049
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$325,200
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,379
100% above state median
Median Age
29.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Austin, TX

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 45.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 29.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 24.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$59,049
-21.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-42,604,088
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.03 people

Total Households
22,410
Family Households
16.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
36.2%
#2 Industry
Construction
15.4%
#3 Industry
Arts,
14.1%
Total Employed Residents:15,483

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
547 workers
Public Transit
9.1%
2,336 workers
Total Commuting Workers:25,535
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.8%
30,720 employed
Labor Force
32,083
1,336 unemployed
Median Age
29.8 years
Per Capita Income
$40,967
Poverty Rate
24.1%

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