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    Zip Code 78741

    Austin, Texas — Travis County

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    📍 ZIP code 78741 is in Austin, Travis County, Texas.

    ZIP code 78741 is located in Austin, Travis County, Texas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 45,274. The area code for ZIP code 78741 is 512.

    Quick Answer

    Zip code 78741 is in Austin, Texas (Travis County). It has a population of 45,274, median household income of $66,434, and median home value of $376,500.

    Population

    45,274

    Income

    $66,434

    Home Value

    $376,500

    Climate

    96°F / 37°F

    About Zip Code 78741

    Zip code 78741 is located in Austin, Texas, within Travis County. Home to approximately 45,274 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 507 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 512.

    The median household income is $66,434 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $376,500, and the cost of living index is 101 (1% above the national average of 100).

    Summers average a high of 96°F while winters drop to 37°F. The area receives about 45 in of rain and 3 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 7.6 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of water.

    Key Statistics

    Population

    45,274

    Median Income

    $66,434

    Median Home Value

    $376,500

    Timezone

    Central (CST/CDT)

    Area Code

    512

    Elevation

    507 ft

    Land Area

    7.6 sq mi

    Median Age

    30.1

    Housing Units

    24,763

    Compare With Nearby Zip Codes

    Metric787417870278704787017872178742
    CityAustin, TXAustin, TXAustin, TXAustin, TXAustin, TXAustin, TX
    Population45,27426,49550,47911,11410,728638
    Median Income$66,434$101,304$97,160$154,867$103,285$74,453
    Home Value$376,500$644,200$862,000$653,600$503,400$0
    Cost of Living10116920221013796
    Median Age30.135.334.241.534.146.3

    Cost of Living

    Cost of Living Index101

    100 = National Average. Austin's cost of living is 1% above the national average.

    vs. State Avg

    Above

    Affordability

    Moderate

    Income-to-Home

    5.7x

    Demographics

    Zip code 78741 has a population of 45,274 people with a median age of 30.1. There are 24,763 housing units in this area.

    Racial & Ethnic Composition

    white35%
    black8%
    hispanic49%
    asian4%
    other4%

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

    Population History

    Austin (78741) population trend from 2010 to 2024

    ↓ -8.9%
    2010201220142016201820202022202441k44k47k52k

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.

    Climate & Weather

    Summer High

    96°F

    Winter Low

    37°F

    Annual Rainfall

    45 in

    Annual Snowfall

    3 in

    Austin experiences hot summers with average highs around 96°F. Winters are mild with lows averaging 37°F. The area receives about 3 in of snow per year.

    Housing & Economy

    Median Home Value

    $376,500

    Median Household Income

    $66,434

    With 24,763 housing units across 7.6 square miles, 78741 has a housing density of 3,258 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x.

    Location & Geography

    Latitude

    30.2305°

    Longitude

    -97.7142°

    Land Area

    7.6 sq mi

    Water Area

    0.2 sq mi

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    Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

    ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics

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    People Also Ask

    What zip code is Austin, Texas?

    Austin, Texas uses zip code 78741 along with 8 other zip codes.

    What county is zip code 78741 in?

    Zip code 78741 is located in Travis County, Texas.

    What is the population of zip code 78741?

    The population of zip code 78741 is 45,274 with a median age of 30.1.

    Is 78741 in Austin, Texas?

    Yes, zip code 78741 is in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The area code is 512.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What city is zip code 78741 in?

    Zip code 78741 is in Austin, Texas. It is part of Travis County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.

    What is zip code 78741?

    Zip code 78741 is a U.S. postal code in Austin, Texas (Travis County). It has a population of 45,274 and covers 7.6 square miles.

    What is the population of zip code 78741?

    The population of zip code 78741 (Austin, TX) is 45,274 with a median age of 30.1. There are approximately 24,763 housing units in this area.

    What is the median income in zip code 78741?

    The median household income in zip code 78741 (Austin, TX) is $66,434 per year. The cost of living index is 101 (100 = national average).

    What is the average home price in zip code 78741?

    The median home value in zip code 78741 (Austin, TX) is $376,500. The cost of living index is 101 compared to the national average of 100.

    What county is zip code 78741 in?

    Zip code 78741 is located in Travis County, Texas. The primary city is Austin.

    What is the area code for zip code 78741?

    Zip code 78741 in Austin, TX uses area code 512. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.

    Is zip code 78741 a good place to live?

    Zip code 78741 (Austin, TX) has a cost of living index of 101 (100 = national average), a median household income of $66,434, and median home values of $376,500. The median age is 30.1. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.

    What is the cost of living in zip code 78741?

    The cost of living index for zip code 78741 (Austin, TX) is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This area is above the national average. Median home value: $376,500.

    What schools serve zip code 78741?

    Zip code 78741 in Austin, Texas is served by the local school district of Travis County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.

    All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.

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    Data Sources

    Population, income, housing, age, and demographics
    U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2019-2023 vintage.
    ZIP to city and county mapping
    USPS and HUD-USPS ZIP-County Crosswalk.
    Time zones and area codes
    IANA tz database and NANPA.
    Elevation
    U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
    Last refreshed
    2026-05-18.

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