78726 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78726, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78726 is a zip code in Travis County and Williamson County, Texas, which covers Northwest Travis CCD and Round Rock-Georgetown, with a total population of 13,414 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 78726 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78726.

The estimated population of people living in 78726 is 13,414, with a median age of 34.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78726 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,414
+0.83%
-8.19%
2020
13,304
 -5.24% -
2019
14,040
+1.25%
-
2018
13,867
 -5.09% -
2017
14,610
 - -

Population of 78726 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78726 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
61.2%
58.7%
 +4.26%
Black/African American
1.4%
6.4%
 -78.13%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
16%
14.1%
 +13.48%
Asian
15.1%
17.9%
 -15.64%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.4%
1.7%
 +217.65%
Other
0.6%
1.3%
 -53.85%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78726 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 78726 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78726 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78726 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.3 +9.94% 32.7 +7.57% 36.3 +2.25%
2020 31.2 -3.11% 30.4 +1.33% 35.5 -2.47%
2019 32.2 +0.63% 30 -2.28% 36.4 +5.51%
2018 32 +0.63% 30.7 -1.6% 34.5 +5.5%
2017 31.8 - 31.2 - 32.7 -

The median age of the 78726 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 78726 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 9 813 +35.86% 871 -82.12% 1,123 315
10 to 19 1,300 -50.85% 1,247 -6.71% 725 1,120
20 to 29 1,426 -13.71% 1,420 -20.44% 1,178 1,137
30 to 39 728 +62.28% 813 +35.35% 1,234 1,032
40 to 49 1,297 -18.15% 1,352 -39.16% 1,074 880
50 to 59 863 +46.59% 885 +12.26% 1,298 980
60 to 69 550 -48.98% 502 -10.19% 287 402
70+ 274 0.75% 269 +36.16% 259 370

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78726 zip code is $84,105.00.

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 78726.

  • Under 25
    $55,769.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,611.00
  • 45 to 64
    $152,656.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,985.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78726 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 78726, 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 78726 is currently $132,890.00.

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.

22.15% of households in 78726 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 78726 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78726 is $57,689.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78726 by the total population of 78726.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78726 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78726 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
    28.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    54.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78726 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78726 zip over the age of 16 is 11,002.

Of those people, a total of 73.00% 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 78726 is 69.90%.

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 78726 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 871 18.60% 42.60%
20 to 24 years 583 84.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,732 84.20% 11.10%
30 to 34 years 1,292 94.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,764 79.20% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 2,729 89.40% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 713 67.20% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 505 50.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 487 19.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 326 12.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78726. 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 8,320 69.30% 4.40%
Black or African American 185 81.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 40 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,634 78.30% 6.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 359 97.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 464 95.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,425 68.20% 0.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,317 71.10% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78726 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 78726 is 7,690, with median earnings of $60,207.00.

Women in 78726 are earning approximately 60.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,690 $60,207.00
Male 4,485 $84,002.00
Female 3,205 $50,748.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78726 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 1,423 $82,120.00
Business and Financial 1,317 $64,280.00
Computer and Mathematical 836 $99,073.00
Architecture and Engineering 197 $151,745.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 56 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 227 $119,925.00
Educational and Library 415 $20,432.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 472 $61,317.00
Healthcare Practitioners 218 $78,575.00
Healthcare Support 52 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $24,474.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 556 $22,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 115 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 206 $6,548.00
Sales 655 $69,871.00
Office and Administrative Support 226 $26,622.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 142 $0.00
Production 154 $85,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 191 $2,499.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78726 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 78726.

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 977 $130,674.00 446 $59,844.00
Business and Financial 738 $110,465.00 579 $52,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 463 $141,549.00 373 $79,944.00
Architecture and Engineering 151 $162,873.00 46 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 56 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 111 $0.00 116 $0.00
Educational and Library 50 $0.00 365 $16,289.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 366 $61,963.00 106 $42,897.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 194 $78,294.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 52 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $24,474.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 304 $31,054.00 252 $12,059.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 115 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 206 $6,548.00
Sales 416 $68,897.00 239 $87,768.00
Office and Administrative Support 139 $25,912.00 87 $38,958.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 142 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 125 $0.00 29 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 191 $2,499.00 0 $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 5,769 households in 78726, with an average household size of 2.27 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 3,391 families living in the 78726 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 78726:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,890 81 420 2,378
Average Household Size 2.92 2.07 3.38 1.28
Total Families 2,890 81 420 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.07 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 3,391 families living in 78726, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78726:

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 6,070 housing units in 78726.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,769 95.04%
Vacant 301 4.96%

50.38% of the total 6,070 housing units in 78726 are rental units. This is approximately 3,058 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,582 are occupied by the owner - or 42.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78726 is $1,460.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78726 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
    129
  • Less than $500
    24
  • $500 to $999
    34
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,620
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,261
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    71
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    48
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78726 is $497,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78726 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    24
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    178
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,111
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,269
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78726. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78726 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    0
  • 1970 to 1979
    28
  • 1980 to 1989
    303
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,252
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,303
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,163
  • 2014 or later
    21

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 78726 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    38
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,947
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,599
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,185

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78726 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78726 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78726.

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
    114
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    514
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    458
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    835
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    607
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    739
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,495
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    301
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    251
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    346
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    417
  • 90 or more minutes
    79

Summary

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