ZIP Code 78747 Demographics & Data

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 78747

The U.S. ZIP Code 78747 is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County. It is estimated that about 34.4% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $31,879. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $82,811, and approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 21,021.

Population in 78747

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78747 is 21,021.

Austin, TX

The 78747 ZIP Code is associated with Austin, TX in Travis County.

Area Codes associated with 78747

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78747 include 512.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78747

Sunrise: 6:51 am
Sunset: 8:05 pm
Sunrise in 78747 6:51 am
Sunrise in 78747 8:05 pm

Weather forecast for 78747

Overnight's forecast for 78747: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 78747

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 78747 Fair

Internet in 78747

An estimated 95.5% of households in ZIP Code 78747 have a computer, while about 91.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78747

In ZIP Code 78747, the gender split is approximately 48.3% female and an estimated 51.7% male.

Health Insurance in 78747

Approximately 20.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78747 (Austin, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78747

The median household income in ZIP Code 78747 is $82,811, while the region's mean household income is $89,933. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,879. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78747 of $31,879 is approximately 1.92% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 4.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 57.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.2% of the population in 78747 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.4% of 78747 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78747. 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 78747

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 18.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 27.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.8%
$200,000 or more per year 4.8%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78747

Residents of ZIP Code 78747 are younger than average. The median age of 35.0 years in ZIP Code 78747 is approximately 8.14% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.0% of the population in 78747 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 78747 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78747. 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 78747

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.6%
5 to 9 years 7.2%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 6.3%
25 to 34 years 18.0%
35 to 44 years 14.7%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 5.8%
65 to 74 years 8.2%
75 to 84 years 2.1%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78747 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78747. 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 78747

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78747 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78747 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78747 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78747

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 79.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78747. 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 78747. 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 78747

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78747

In ZIP Code 78747, 85.7% of the population graduated high school, while 34.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.3% in this Travis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78747

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 8.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.3%
Some college, no degree 21.9%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 24.8%
Graduate or professional degree 9.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78747. 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 78747

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78747, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 58.0% of 78747 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78747 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.3%), followed by Some other race (14.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78747. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78747

Industry Percent
White 76.3%
Black or African American 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 14.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78747

In ZIP Code 78747, 55.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 39.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% 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 78747

Language Spoken Percent
English only 55.3%
Spanish 39.3%
Other Indo-European languages 1.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.4%
Other languages 1.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78747. 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 78747

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78747, an estimated 41.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 14.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Travis County region.

Age of Housing in 78747

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 10.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 10.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 41.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78747. 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 78747 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78747 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.46 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.52% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.15% 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 78747. This visualizes electricity rates in 78747 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78747

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78747 10.87¢/kWh 11.67¢/kWh 8.31¢/kWh
Texas 14.89¢/kWh 8.64¢/kWh 6.59¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78747

Month ZIP Code 78747 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.76 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.39 3 6.31
Mar 5.3 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.47 5.13 7.3
May 5.43 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.88 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.21 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.99 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.75 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.1 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.47 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 78747. This visualizes solar power levels in 78747 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78747

In 78747, 71.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.5 minutes. Approximately 18.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78747 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 78747 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 78747. 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 78747

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 6.6%
Manufacturing 6.7%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Retail trade 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.5%
Information 5.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 6.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 78747 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78747, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 78747 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 78747. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 78747

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 227
Credit reporting or credit repair services 52
Debt collection 26
Mortgage 12
Checking or savings account 10
Other 21
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 78747

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 116
Incorrect information on your report 109
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 39
Written notification about debt 15
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 13
Other 56
* 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 78747. 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.