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Zip Code 78737 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    12,882
  • Density
    337 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $324,500
  • Med. Rent
    $1,185

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 78737 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
#387 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 6.71%
#468 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 22.59%
#790 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Wealthy Families 23.02%
#1,202 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $46,334.00
#2,683 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,185

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 78737 is 12,882 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.06 | Zip Code 78737 land area is 38.1948 sq. miles | Population density is 337.27 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 39.3
Median Age - Male 40
Median Age - Female 38.6

Median age of zip code 78737 is 5.6% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 5.6% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 78737 is 8.4% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 11.7% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 78737 median age is 2.1% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 0.3% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 11519
Black or African American population 157
Asian population 511
American Indian and Alaska Native population 100
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 461

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.2% Czech 1.8%
Danish 0.8% Dutch 2%
English 18.4% French No Basque 5.9%
French Canadian 1.3% German 22.5%
Greek 0.5% Hungarian 0.3%
Irish 12.6% Italian 2.7%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 1%
Polish 2.8% Portuguese 0.1%
Russian 0.7% Scotch-Irish 6.2%
Scottish 2.9% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0% Swedish 2.1%
Swiss 0.3% Ukrainian 0.1%
USA 8.4% Welsh 0.8%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 18.8%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 3615
Married couples 87.94%
Other couples 12.06%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 6.75% 10.32%
$30,000 and $50,000 5.84% 4.97%
$50,000 and $100,000 21.33% 25.2%
$100,000 and $200,000 43.07% 36.92%
$200,000 or more 23.02% 22.59%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 85.45%
Spanish language 9.58%
Other European language 3.5%
Asian language 1.11%
Other language 0.37%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 4369
Detached housing units 92.42%
Attached housing units 0.32%
2 units 2.22%
3 - 4 units 0.23%
5 - 9 units 0.25%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 4.55%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 85.26%
Use public transportation 0.45%
Use Motorcycle 0.14%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 0.35%
Work at home 13.8%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 4.75%
Attend Public School 17.49%
Attend college undergraduate program 2.92%
Attent graduate studies 1.36%
Not enrolled in school 73.48%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 2.09%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 1.4%
High school diploma 12.65%
Some college, no degree 23.35%
Associate degree 6.83%
Bachelor's degree 47.72%
Graduate or professional degree 5.95%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 290
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 70
Construction 59
Wholesale Trade 18
Health Care and Social Assistance 18
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 16
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 16
Retail Trade 16
Finance and Insurance 15
Other Services (except Public Administration) 14
Manufacturing 12
Educational Services 10
Information 7
Accommodation and Food Services 7
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 6
Transportation and Warehousing 2
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 1
Utilities 1
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1
Management of Companies and Enterprises 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 94.32%
Housing vacant 5.68%
Housing occupied by owner 88.72%
Housing occupied by tenant 11.28%
Total Rented Units 493
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,136
Median Gross Rent $1,185
Median Home Value $324,500

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 78737 median gross rent is 4.31% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $840
1 Bedroom $960
2 Bedrooms $1,170
3 Bedrooms $1,570
4 Bedrooms $1,790
AVERAGE RENT $1,266

Average rent in zip code 78737 ($1,266.00) is 4.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 35.4% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 78737 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 4.3% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 4.7% higher, two bedroom rent is 4.7% higher, three bedroom rent is 4.3% higher, four bedroom rent is 4.5% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 4632
Detached housing units 92.85%
Attached housing units 0.3%
2 units 2.09%
3 - 4 units 0.22%
5 - 9 units 0.24%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 4.3%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $26,520,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $21,162,500
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $5,358,400

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Zip Codes Near 78737

Zip Code City County Distance
78739 Austin Travis 3.38 ml
78749 Austin Travis 4.39 ml
78736 Austin Travis 5.34 ml
78735 Austin Travis 6.04 ml
78748 Austin Travis 6.85 ml
78620 Dripping Springs Hays 7.23 ml
78610 Buda Hays 7.42 ml
78652 Manchaca Travis 7.74 ml
78745 Austin Travis 7.95 ml
78733 Austin Travis 8.43 ml