🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

78725

Austin

ZIP Code 78725 is a standard zip code serving Austin, Austin, Texas (TX), in Travis County, United States. It has an estimated population of 6,083 with a median household income of $52,381. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Texas (TX)
County: Travis
City: Austin
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 30.256200
Longitude: -97.624300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 17.57 mi²
Water Area: 0.71 mi²
Population Density: 346.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 30.285658°N, 30.206061°S, -97.541556°E, -97.684840°W

With 6,083 residents spread across 17.57 square miles, this area has a population density of 346.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

6,083

Population

60th percentile

$52,381

Median Income

60th percentile

$111,800

Median Home Value

40th percentile

17.57 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 78725 is $52,381, and the median home value is $111,800.

Housing

1,978

Total Units

1,829

Occupied Units

92.5%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Austin, TX.

73301

Austin

73344

Austin

78701

Austin

78702

Austin

78703

Austin

78704

Austin

78705

Austin

78708

Austin

78709

Austin

78710

Austin

Similar ZIP Codes in Texas

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Texas.

75473

Powderly

$49,651

78016

Devine

$47,306

79549

Snyder

$46,791

79356

Post

$47,627

75503

Texarkana

$57,752

76670

Milford

$49,667

75692

Waskom

$50,285

76366

Holliday

$59,732

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.