ZIP Code 78736 Demographics & Data

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In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 78736

The U.S. ZIP Code 78736 is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County. It is estimated that about 49.1% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $46,926. The median household income is at $103,287, while an estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 10,163.

Population in 78736

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78736 is 10,163.

Austin, TX

The 78736 ZIP Code is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County.

Area Codes associated with 78736

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78736 include 512.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78736

Sunrise: 6:56 am
Sunset: 5:35 pm
Sunrise in 78736 6:56 am
Sunrise in 78736 5:35 pm

Weather forecast for 78736

Tonight's forecast for 78736: Clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 78736

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 78736 Fair

Internet in 78736

An estimated 98.6% of households in ZIP Code 78736 have a computer, while about 95.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78736

In ZIP Code 78736, the gender split is approximately 52.4% female and an estimated 47.6% male.

Health Insurance in 78736

Approximately 11.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78736 (Austin, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78736

The median household income in ZIP Code 78736 is $103,287, while the region's mean household income is $127,507. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $46,926. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78736 of $46,926 is approximately 50.03% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 9.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 3.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 78736 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.0% of 78736 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 78736

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 1.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 23.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.6%
$200,000 or more per year 15.9%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78736

Residents of ZIP Code 78736 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 78736 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 78736 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 78736 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 78736

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.0%
5 to 9 years 7.1%
10 to 14 years 5.7%
15 to 19 years 3.1%
20 to 24 years 4.2%
25 to 34 years 16.3%
35 to 44 years 15.7%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 8.1%
60 to 64 years 8.0%
65 to 74 years 8.4%
75 to 84 years 3.2%
85 years and over 1.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78736 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 78736

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78736 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78736 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78736 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78736

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 78736

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78736

In ZIP Code 78736, 97.5% of the population graduated high school, while 49.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.6% in this Travis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78736

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 18.6%
Some college, no degree 21.4%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 34.9%
Graduate or professional degree 14.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 78736

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78736, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 23.8% of 78736 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78736 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.1%), followed by Asian (3.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78736

Industry Percent
White 96.1%
Black or African American 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78736

In ZIP Code 78736, 83.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Travis County region.

Language Spoken in 78736

Language Spoken Percent
English only 83.1%
Spanish 13.9%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 1.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 78736

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78736, an estimated 22.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Travis County region.

Age of Housing in 78736

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 17.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 8.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 78736 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78736 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.44 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes electricity rates in 78736 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78736

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78736 9.9¢/kWh 9.34¢/kWh 6.17¢/kWh
Texas 14.83¢/kWh 9.14¢/kWh 6.55¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78736

Month ZIP Code 78736 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.78 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.05 3 6.31
Mar 5.12 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.57 5.13 7.3
May 5.33 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.78 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.86 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.29 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.93 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.93 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.46 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes solar power levels in 78736 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78736

In 78736, 68.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.3 minutes. Approximately 21.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78736 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 78736 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 78736

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.9%
Construction 8.2%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.7%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 21.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.4%
Other services, except public administration 6.2%
Public administration 7.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 78736 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78736, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 78736 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Travis County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 78736

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 61
Credit reporting or credit repair services 14
Debt collection 7
Credit card 4
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2
Other 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 78736

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 33
Incorrect information on your report 26
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 16
False statements or representation 5
Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Other 9
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 78736. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.