The U.S. ZIP Code 78744 is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County. It is estimated that about 20.5% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,176. Median househould income is approximately $52,345, and an estimated 18% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 50,123.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78744 is $52,345, while the region's mean household income is $62,167. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,176. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78744 of $21,176 is approximately 32.3% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 18.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately89.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.7% of the population in 78744 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.7% of 78744 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78744 are younger than average. The median age of 30.2 years in ZIP Code 78744 is approximately 20.73% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 7.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.4% of the population in 78744 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 78744 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 3.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78744 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 70.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78744 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 70.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78744, 70.0% of the population graduated high school, while 20.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 19.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.9% in this Travis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 19.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78744, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 73.8% of 78744 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78744 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.1%), followed by Some other race (24.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 24.0% |
In ZIP Code 78744, 40.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 58.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 40.0% |
| Spanish | 58.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78744 in January 2025 comes in at $353,552. The January 2025 value is approximately -3% lower than the $364,295 median value in August 2024, and -5% lower than the $371,950 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78744, an estimated 23.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Travis County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $353,552 |
| Dec 2024 | $356,712 |
| Nov 2024 | $359,337 |
| Oct 2024 | $361,253 |
| Sep 2024 | $362,985 |
| Aug 2024 | $364,295 |
| Jul 2024 | $365,805 |
| Jun 2024 | $367,322 |
| May 2024 | $368,691 |
| Apr 2024 | $369,652 |
| Mar 2024 | $370,618 |
| Feb 2024 | $371,950 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 10.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78744 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78744 | 9.9¢/kWh | 9.34¢/kWh | 6.17¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.49¢/kWh | 8.9¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78744 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.51 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.39 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.57 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.4 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.5 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.22 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.18 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.74 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.06 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.28 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78744, 73.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.9 minutes. Approximately 17.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78744 work in construction, while an estimated 16.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 78744 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 17.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 5.5% |