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Zip Code 78736 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    6,841
  • Density
    236 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $215,500
  • Med. Rent
    $1,146

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 78736 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#338 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 6.96%
#2,262 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $39,407.00
#3,073 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,146
#3,141 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 6.82%
#3,392 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 3.79%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 78736 is 6,841 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.97 | Zip Code 78736 land area is 28.9876 sq. miles | Population density is 236.00 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 44.4
Median Age - Male 41.2
Median Age - Female 46.3

Median age of zip code 78736 is 15% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 19.4% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 78736 is 7.3% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 15.1% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 78736 median age is 19.3% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 20.3% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 5957
Black or African American population 13
Asian population 420
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 236

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.4% Czech 1.8%
Danish 0.3% Dutch 3.3%
English 16.6% French No Basque 4.2%
French Canadian 0.3% German 22.1%
Greek 0.6% Hungarian 0.1%
Irish 13.7% Italian 3.2%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 0.9%
Polish 2.7% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.3% Scotch-Irish 6.7%
Scottish 2.1% Slovak 0.3%
Subsaharan African 0.1% Swedish 1%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0.1%
USA 6.5% Welsh 1%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.3% Other Ancestries 23.7%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 1916
Married couples 87.42%
Other couples 12.58%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 3.55% 10.69%
$30,000 and $50,000 9.34% 15.04%
$50,000 and $100,000 48.64% 38.93%
$100,000 and $200,000 30.38% 28.52%
$200,000 or more 8.09% 6.82%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 82.55%
Spanish language 9.96%
Other European language 3.09%
Asian language 3.46%
Other language 0.95%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 2872
Detached housing units 82.31%
Attached housing units 3.76%
2 units 3.24%
3 - 4 units 2.68%
5 - 9 units 1.04%
10 - 19 units 3.76%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 1.11%
Mobile homes 2.09%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 80.87%
Use public transportation 3.79%
Use Motorcycle 0.54%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 1.15%
Work at home 13.65%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 4.38%
Attend Public School 11.96%
Attend college undergraduate program 4.06%
Attent graduate studies 0.76%
Not enrolled in school 78.83%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 2.12%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 3.8%
High school diploma 17.89%
Some college, no degree 26.77%
Associate degree 7.77%
Bachelor's degree 39.82%
Graduate or professional degree 1.82%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 181
Construction 52
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 33
Retail Trade 19
Other Services (except Public Administration) 16
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 10
Wholesale Trade 8
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 8
Health Care and Social Assistance 7
Accommodation and Food Services 7
Manufacturing 7
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 4
Transportation and Warehousing 4
Finance and Insurance 2
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1
Information 1
Utilities 1
Educational Services 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 92.62%
Housing vacant 7.38%
Housing occupied by owner 85.13%
Housing occupied by tenant 14.87%
Total Rented Units 427
Median Contract Gross Rent $990
Median Gross Rent $1,146
Median Home Value $215,500

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 78736 median gross rent is 15.76% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $730
1 Bedroom $830
2 Bedrooms $1,010
3 Bedrooms $1,360
4 Bedrooms $1,550
AVERAGE RENT $1,096

Average rent in zip code 78736 ($1,096.00) is 17.9% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 17.2% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 78736 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 17.6% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 17.9% lower, two bedroom rent is 18% lower, three bedroom rent is 17.9% lower, four bedroom rent is 17.9% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 3101
Detached housing units 82.07%
Attached housing units 3.48%
2 units 3%
3 - 4 units 2.48%
5 - 9 units 0.97%
10 - 19 units 3.48%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 2.58%
Mobile homes 1.93%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $10,361,400
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $7,604,500
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,756,900

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Zip Codes Near 78736

Zip Code City County Distance
78738 Austin Travis 4.42 ml
78737 Austin Travis 5.34 ml
78733 Austin Travis 6.01 ml
78735 Austin Travis 6.72 ml
78734 Austin Travis 6.98 ml
78749 Austin Travis 8.21 ml
78620 Dripping Springs Hays 8.45 ml
78739 Austin Travis 8.56 ml
78732 Austin Travis 8.75 ml
78746 Austin Travis 9.39 ml