78702 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78702, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78702 is a zip code in Travis County, Texas, which covers Austin, with a total population of 24,830 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 78702 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78702.

The estimated population of people living in 78702 is 24,830, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78702 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,830
 -2.22% +8.54%
2020
25,393
+7.27%
-
2019
23,671
+1.21%
-
2018
23,389
+2.24%
-
2017
22,876
 - -

Population of 78702 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78702 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
46%
36.4%
 +26.37%
Black/African American
14.6%
12.5%
 +16.80%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
33.5%
47%
 -28.72%
Asian
2%
1.9%
 +5.26%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
1.7%
 +117.65%
Other
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78702 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 78702 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78702 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78702 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 +2.97% 35.1 +3.54% 34.3 +2.69%
2020 33.7 +1.2% 33.9 +1.8% 33.4 0%
2019 33.3 -0.3% 33.3 +0.6% 33.4 -1.18%
2018 33.4 +0.3% 33.1 +1.53% 33.8 -1.17%
2017 33.3 - 32.6 - 34.2 -

The median age of the 78702 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 78702 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,386 -22.84% 1,380 -17.97% 1,073 1,081
10 to 19 1,065 -19.02% 806 +23.47% 840 964
20 to 29 2,486 +3.73% 2,359 +4% 2,569 2,429
30 to 39 2,657 +31.96% 2,130 +27.2% 3,602 2,741
40 to 49 1,490 +30.46% 1,551 -5.25% 1,949 1,443
50 to 59 1,126 +9.88% 1,096 +13.85% 1,232 1,221
60 to 69 836 +33.96% 813 +32.52% 1,133 1,086
70+ 597 -11.69% 1,098 -14.61% 522 945

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78702 zip code is $82,176.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 78702.

  • Under 25
    $28,245.00
  • 25 to 44
    $115,671.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,215.00
  • 65 and over
    $22,318.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78702 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 78702, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 78702 is currently $106,592.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.65% of households in 78702 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 78702 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78702 is $49,352.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78702 by the total population of 78702.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78702 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78702 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    24.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    51.48%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78702 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78702 zip over the age of 16 is 21,642.

Of those people, a total of 72.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 78702 is 69.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 78702 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 770 27.50% 43.90%
20 to 24 years 1,175 72.60% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 3,823 93.60% 2.80%
30 to 34 years 3,746 92.20% 3.80%
35 to 44 years 4,760 86.80% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 2,566 81.50% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 1,116 49.70% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,237 53.10% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 1,417 10.50% 4.70%
75 years and over 1,032 2.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78702. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,514 80.20% 3.70%
Black or African American 3,177 49.70% 11.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 88.60% 35.90%
Asian 504 88.70% 3.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,917 63.30% 12.20%
Two or more races 2,481 63.90% 1.20%
Hispanic or Latino 6,899 60.50% 6.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,306 86.80% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78702 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 78702 is 14,930, with median earnings of $54,160.00.

Women in 78702 are earning approximately 73.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,930 $54,160.00
Male 8,337 $64,136.00
Female 6,593 $47,054.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78702 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,549 $89,065.00
Business and Financial 1,210 $74,123.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,127 $105,664.00
Architecture and Engineering 449 $93,002.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 244 $21,977.00
Community and Social Service 271 $41,588.00
Legal 475 $76,806.00
Educational and Library 1,076 $47,345.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,023 $39,291.00
Healthcare Practitioners 535 $75,852.00
Healthcare Support 315 $27,543.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $0.00
Law Enforcement 123 $43,950.00
Food Preparation and Serving 646 $21,154.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 168 $28,140.00
Personal Care and Service 431 $26,146.00
Sales 1,462 $57,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 994 $36,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 398 $36,574.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 191 $50,125.00
Production 465 $31,422.00
Transportation and Material Moving 379 $36,223.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78702 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 78702.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,615 $89,491.00 934 $87,628.00
Business and Financial 462 $84,107.00 748 $72,895.00
Computer and Mathematical 877 $113,194.00 250 $85,978.00
Architecture and Engineering 241 $93,470.00 208 $92,658.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 104 $22,035.00 140 $4,948.00
Community and Social Service 50 $13,750.00 221 $57,736.00
Legal 201 $89,125.00 274 $71,875.00
Educational and Library 525 $56,641.00 551 $45,285.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 620 $48,167.00 403 $34,338.00
Healthcare Practitioners 208 $105,000.00 327 $71,028.00
Healthcare Support 107 $41,941.00 208 $14,364.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 123 $43,950.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 327 $31,589.00 319 $11,477.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 120 $29,535.00 48 $18,077.00
Personal Care and Service 101 $50,859.00 330 $23,750.00
Sales 863 $72,950.00 599 $45,208.00
Office and Administrative Support 456 $35,214.00 538 $38,162.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 398 $36,574.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 103 $24,561.00 88 $73,669.00
Production 161 $32,074.00 304 $31,281.00
Transportation and Material Moving 357 $35,625.00 22 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,093 households in 78702, with an average household size of 2.18 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,245 families living in the 78702 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 78702:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,590 383 1,272 6,848
Average Household Size 2.95 3.62 3.43 1.58
Total Families 2,590 383 1,272 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.98 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 4,245 families living in 78702, 17.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78702:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,283 housing units in 78702.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,093 90.31%
Vacant 1,190 9.69%

50.22% of the total 12,283 housing units in 78702 are rental units. This is approximately 6,168 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,829 are occupied by the owner - or 39.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78702 is $1,558.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78702 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    96
  • Less than $500
    1,115
  • $500 to $999
    762
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,060
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,261
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,253
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    383
  • $3,000 or more
    334

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78702 is $470,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78702 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    110
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    110
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    37
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    145
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    282
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,047
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,798
  • $1,000,000 or more
    300

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78702. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78702 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,165
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,045
  • 1950 to 1959
    923
  • 1960 to 1969
    729
  • 1970 to 1979
    760
  • 1980 to 1989
    661
  • 1990 to 1999
    527
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,115
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,250
  • 2014 or later
    108

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 78702 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,088
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,387
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,093
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,525

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78702 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78702 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78702.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    188
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,577
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,949
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,341
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,651
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    639
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,649
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    143
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    280
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    459
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    252
  • 90 or more minutes
    113

Summary

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