ZIP Report / TX / Travis County / 78704
78704 · Austin, TX
Travis County, TX · ZCTA 78704
Free ReportData as of 2026-07-10
General Information
BOUNDARY: CENSUS ZCTA APPROXIMATION · TIGER/LINE · MAP © OPENSTREETMAP CONTRIBUTORS
Primary city
Austin, TX
County
Travis County (48453)
Timezone
America/Chicago
Area codes
512, 737
Land area
8.8 mi²
Centroid
30.2430, -97.7651
Landmarks
South Congress Avenue Strip
Overview · generated from report dataZIP 78704 covers the South Austin area just south of downtown, known for its eclectic neighborhoods, walkable commercial corridors, and proximity to Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake. The area combines a dense mix of restaurants and entertainment with established residential streets, drawing a younger-skewing population with high educational attainment. [SYNTHETIC PLACEHOLDER TEXT]
SOURCES: HUD CROSSWALK · CENSUS GAZETTEER · TIGER/LINE · OSM (ODbL) — © OPENSTREETMAP CONTRIBUTORS
Demographics
Population
50,688
ACS 2024 5-year estimate
Median age
34.5
US median: 38.9
Median household income
$106,897
▲ 36% vs state median
Income distribution by bracket$48k – $127k IQR
Population trend, 10 years+11,340 since 2016
Households with children18.4%
Education attainment62% bachelor's+
In the Full Report
- Household income distribution by bracket
- Race, ethnicity & education breakdowns
- Age structure by gender
- Families, singles & households with children
- 10-year population trend
SOURCE: CENSUS_ACS_5YR · VINTAGE 2024 · PUBLISHED 2025-12-01 · GEOGRAPHY: ZCTA (NATIVE)
Housing & Real Estate
Median home value · Census estimate
$916,100
▲ 175% vs US median ($332,700) · owner-reported ACS estimate, may lag current market
Average rent · Census estimate
$1,801 / mo
▲ 27% vs US average ($1,413) · ACS gross rent estimate, may lag current market
Homeownership rate38.2%
Vacancy rate7.1%
Housing stock by type & age64% single-family
In the Full Report
- Homeownership & vacancy rates
- Housing stock by type & age
- Home-value trend across Census years
- Median year built
SOURCE: CENSUS_ACS_5YR · VINTAGE 2024 · LABELED "CENSUS ESTIMATE", NOT MARKET VALUE
Safety & Crime
68100 = US avg
Overall reported crime in this ZIP runs an estimated 32% below the national average, based on incidents reported by law-enforcement agencies whose jurisdictions overlap this ZIP.
Estimate based on 82.5% agency reporting coverage for this area. Coverage below 60% would be shown as “insufficient data.”
Violent vs property breakdown71 / 96
Comparison to state average0.84×
Most reported offense typesLarceny, burglary
In the Full Report
- Color-coded crime-index map — this ZIP and every surrounding area
- Exact violent & property indices with the state comparison
- Offense types ranked by frequency
- Crime trend over recent years
SOURCE: FBI_CDE_SYNTHETIC · JURISDICTION_TO_ZCTA_V1_SYNTHETIC · COVERAGE 82.5%
Environment & Natural Hazards
Mean annual temperature
69.2°F
NOAA Climate Normals 2020
Annual high / low
79.8° / 58.7°
Mean daily high and low
Elevation
489 ft
USGS 3DEP · ZCTA centroid
Natural-hazard risk · composite
Relatively Moderate
FEMA National Risk Index rating — relative to all US communities, not an event probability
Flood risk · FEMA NRI ratingRelatively High
Wildfire risk · FEMA NRI ratingRelatively Moderate
Air quality · median AQIAQI 52 · 6 unhealthy days
Earthquake risk · FEMA NRI ratingRelatively Low
In the Full Report
- Flood, wildfire, earthquake, tornado & hurricane ratings (FEMA NRI)
- Air quality: median AQI & unhealthy days per year
- Month-by-month climate normals & precipitation
- Radon zone, noise exposure & Superfund sites nearby
SOURCES: NOAA_CLIMATE_NORMALS_SYNTHETIC · USGS_3DEP_SYNTHETIC · FEMA_NRI_SYNTHETIC · NORMALS 2020 · NRI 2025
Economy & Employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
BLS LAUS · county-level estimate allocated to this ZIP
Businesses & establishments1,240 firms
Establishments by industryTop: Prof. services
Key industriesTech, hospitality
Unemployment trend, 5 years−1.2 pts
In the Full Report
- Monthly unemployment trend chart
- Establishment counts across every industry
- The key industries that drive this economy
SOURCE: BLS_LAUS_SYNTHETIC · 2026-05 · GEOGRAPHY: COUNTY → ZIP (COUNTY_DIRECT_TO_ZCTA_V1_SYNTHETIC)
Cost of Living
Cost of living · overall index
118.5
US average = 100 · modeled estimate blending regional prices with local housing
Housing cost index128.7
Transportation cost index96.3
Utilities cost index102.9
In the Full Report
- Component indices: housing, transportation, utilities
- How each compares with the US average (100)
SOURCE: COL_MODEL_SYNTHETIC · VINTAGE 2025 · MODELED ESTIMATE · METHODOLOGY COL_MODEL_V0_SYNTHETIC
Education
Public schools in this ZIP
4
NCES public-school directory
School names, levels & enrollmentLincoln Elem. +11
State accountability ratingsB+ average
Private schools4 schools
School districts2 districts
Colleges & universities nearby6 campuses
In the Full Report
- Full directory of public & private schools: names, levels, enrollment
- State accountability rating for every rated school
- Student demographics per school
- School districts & colleges within reach
SOURCE: NCES_CCD_SYNTHETIC · PUBLIC SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Infrastructure & Transit
Transit service
Bus · Rail
Availability from published GTFS feeds
Walkability index14.2 / 20
Transit stop density31 stops / mi²
Average commute time24.6 min
Commute mode split68% drive alone
Major roads & highwaysI-90, US-12
In the Full Report
- Walkability index for this ZIP
- Every transit stop counted, with agencies & density
- Average commute time & mode split
- Major roads & highways serving the area
SOURCE: GTFS_CAPMETRO_SYNTHETIC · GTFS FEEDS
Healthcare & Emergency
Hospitals within 5 mi
2
Straight-line distance from the ZIP center
Hospital names & bed countsSt. Mary’s · 420 beds
Distance to nearest ER1.8 mi
Urgent care & clinics9 locations
Police & fire stations4 stations
In the Full Report
- Every hospital with type & bed count
- Exact distance to the nearest ER
- Urgent-care clinics with distances
- Police & fire stations in this ZIP
SOURCE: CMS_HOSPITALS_SYNTHETIC · RADIUS 5 MI FROM ZIP CENTER
Attractions & Lifestyle
Parks & green spaces
3
USGS protected-areas inventory (PAD-US)
Park & trail namesRiverside Park +14
Trails & outdoor activities14 trails
Historic landmarks7 landmarks
Dining & entertainment31 venues
In the Full Report
- Every park & green space, by name
- Trails & outdoor activities
- Historic landmarks on the National Register
- Entertainment venues around the ZIP
SOURCE: USGS_PADUS_SYNTHETIC