ZIP Code 78705: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 33,238 Household income: $32,380 Rent: $1,571

Overview

Total population

33,238

Rent

$1,571

Year built

1991

Household income

$32,380

Per capita income

$26,154

Poverty rate

47.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

1.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

65%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

County

Travis County

City

Austin

Total population

33,238

Adults over 25

8,208

Total households

12,136

Household size

1.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$32,380

Per capita income

$26,154

Poverty rate

47.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

65%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,571

Year built

1991

Households that rent

86.9%

Households that own

13.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

3.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

52.6%

Black

7.9%

Asian

19.5%

Two or more races

17%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

24.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

75.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

12,631 (79.1%)

Commute time to work

16 mins

Work from home

3,332 (20.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

8.3%

High school graduate or GED

7.8%

Some college or associate degree

2.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

81.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 78705 with: Travis County, TX Austin, TX Austin metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 78705

Total population33,238

Rent$1,571

Year built1991

Household income$32,380

Per capita income$26,154

Poverty rate47.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Travis County, TX

Total population1,330,015

Rent$1,744

Year built1999

Household income$99,611

Per capita income$62,607

Poverty rate10.9%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Austin, TX

Total population979,539

Rent$1,729

Year built1994

Household income$93,658

Per capita income$62,862

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate3%

Austin Metro Area, TX

Total population2,426,592

Rent$1,726

Year built2002

Household income$100,431

Per capita income$56,313

Poverty rate9.8%

Unemployment rate3.5%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP78705	CountyTravis, TX	CityAustin, TX	Metro AreaAustin metro area, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	33,238	1,330,015	979,539	2,426,592	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,571	$1,744	$1,729	$1,726	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1991	1999	1994	2002	1992	1980
Household income	$32,380	$99,611	$93,658	$100,431	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$26,154	$62,607	$62,862	$56,313	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	47.2%	10.9%	12%	9.8%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.1%	3%	3.5%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for 78705

Rent & Income

In 78705, the typical monthly rent is $1,571 and the typical household income is $32,380. Rent here is lower than Austin and higher than Texas, and household income is lower than both Austin and Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 47.2%, which is higher than in both Austin and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (86.9%), making this a heavily renter area. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 81.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 78705 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 78705 — Poverty

How ZIP 78705 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,571	218 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$32,380	386 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	47.2%	386 / 388	from lower poverty	1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 78705

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 78705 ranks 218th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Statewide, values range from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 386th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Across Texas, figures vary from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 78705 places 386th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 78705 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,571 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 78705

Annual Household Income: $32,380

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 78705

Estimated Rate: 47.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 78705

In ZIP Code 78705, households that rent: 10,544 (86.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	10,544	86.9%
Owner-Occupied	1,592	13.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 78705

In ZIP Code 78705, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,857 (65%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	6,857	65%
Other renter households	3,687	35%
Total renter households	10,544	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 78705

Less than High School: 682 people (8.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 642 people (7.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 213 people (2.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,671 people (81.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 8,208

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.