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City: Austin, TX
Travis County, TX
Zip code population (2000): 10,124
Estimated population in 2005: 10,461

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 78721

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Houses and condos: 3,304
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,314
% of renters here:  42%
State:  36%

Land area: 4.0 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 2642 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
This zip code:  1.5% ($843)
Texas:  1.7% ($1,393)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2005 in Austin: $3,876 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2005 in Austin: $2,624 (1.6%)

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Males: 4,990  (49.3%)
Females: 5,134  (50.7%)
White population: 2,375
Black population: 4,578
American Indian population: 70
Asian population: 10
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 5
Some other race population: 2,880
Two or more races population: 206

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Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $79,225
78721  $79,225
Texas:  $106,000


According to our research of public records there were 56 registered sex offenders living in 78721 zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  28.8 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  3.2 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 78721, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $21,434 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $21,434
State:  $47,881

Salary/wage: $20,193 (reported on 88.0% of returns)
Here:  $20,193
State:  $41,947
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 86.1% for AGIs below $10k, 85.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 85.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 77.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 99.3% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $383 (reported on 12.3% of returns)
This zip code:  $383
Texas:  $2,255
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $10k, 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable dividends: $441 (reported on 2.5% of returns)
Here:  $441
State:  $4,261
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs below $10k, 0.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,161 (reported on 10.2% of returns)
Here:  +$7,161
State:  +$11,013
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.0% for AGIs below $10k, 4.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,000 (reported on 0.6% of returns)
78721:  $2,000
Texas:  $3,120

Total itemized deductions: $12,502 (2% of AGI, reported on 7.2% of returns)
Here:  $12,502
State:  $19,631
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.6% for AGIs below $10k, 2.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 16.3% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,474 (8.1% of AGI, reported on 5.1% of returns)
Here:  $3,474
Texas:  $4,753

Here:  8.1% of AGI
State:  4.2% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.3% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Total tax: $2,251 (reported on 50.9% of returns)
78721:  $2,251
State:  $9,058
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.9% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $2,061 (reported on 45.6% of returns)
Here:  $2,061
State:  $2,024
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 18.9% for AGIs below $10k, 8.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 64.5%
Here:  65%
State:  57%
(% for various income ranges: 62.8% for AGIs below $10k, 69.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 60.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 57.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 69.2% for AGIs $75k-100k)


Median household income (1999): $26,646
Estimated median household income in 2005: $27,296
This zip code  $27,296
Texas:  $42,139

Austin, TX (78721) map

Nearest zip codes: 78702, 78723, 78722, 78742, 78741, 78751.


Percentage of family housholds:
This zip code:  73.7%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  5.1%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Housing units in zip code 78721 with a mortgage: 737 (6 second mortgage, 19 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 816


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $645

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $279

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  25.8%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  11.6%
Whole state:  6.7%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.1
State:  5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.1
State:  3.8


Zip code 78721 close-up map

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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Churches in zip code 78721 include: Rehoboth Primitive Baptist Church (A), Saint James Baptist Church (B), Saint James Episcopal Church (C), City of Refuge Church of God in Christ (D), Saint Johns Progressive Baptist Church (E), Bethlehem Apostolic Church (F), Solid Rock Baptist Church (G), True Hope Church of God in Christ (H), True Light Missionary Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Plummers Cemetery (1), Evergreen Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tannehill Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in zip code 78721 include: Govalle Playground (1), Springdale Park (2), Givens Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

 


Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 73
  • 1995 to 1998: 97
  • 1990 to 1994: 84
  • 1980 to 1989: 308
  • 1970 to 1979: 650
  • 1960 to 1969: 944
  • 1950 to 1959: 703
  • 1940 to 1949: 286
  • 1939 or earlier: 164


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Austin, TX (78721):

  • no bedroom: 55
  • 1 bedrooms: 144
  • 2 bedrooms: 442
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,000
  • 4 bedrooms: 122
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 23


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:

  • no bedroom: 45
  • 1 bedrooms: 322
  • 2 bedrooms: 578
  • 3 bedrooms: 302
  • 4 bedrooms: 67
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0


Vehicles available in 78721 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 227
  • 1 vehicle: 740
  • 2 vehicles: 501
  • 3 vehicles: 239
  • 4 vehicles: 52
  • 5 or more vehicles: 27


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:

  • no vehicle: 394
  • 1 vehicle: 474
  • 2 vehicles: 301
  • 3 vehicles: 79
  • 4 vehicles: 38
  • 5 or more vehicles: 28

Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

Zip code 78721 household income distribution in 2005

Zip code 78721 house/condo values in 2005


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 78721:

  • Less than $10,000: 22
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 21
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 34
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 40
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 73
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 92
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 83
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 279
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 198
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 248
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 177
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 159
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 62
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 24
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 5
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 23
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 6
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 7
 

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78721 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 78721:

  • Less than $100: 73
  • $100 to $149: 116
  • $150 to $199: 21
  • $200 to $249: 43
  • $250 to $299: 55
  • $300 to $349: 149
  • $350 to $399: 139
  • $400 to $449: 146
  • $450 to $499: 126
  • $500 to $549: 118
  • $550 to $599: 115
  • $600 to $649: 76
  • $650 to $699: 32
  • $700 to $749: 2
  • $800 to $899: 6
  • $900 to $999: 9
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 5
  • No cash rent: 83
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $71,600


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2005 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $103,134
  • Black or African American householders: $83,186
  • Some other race householders: $86,723
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $77,386

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,435
  • One, attached: 133
  • Two: 224
  • 3 or 4: 180
  • 5 to 9: 44
  • 10 to 19: 38
  • 20 to 49: 36
  • 50 or more: 110
  • Mobile homes: 69
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 40

78721 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,950 (57%)
  • Carpooled: 1,011 (30%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 339 (10%)
  • Motorcycle: 9 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 12 (0%)
  • Walked: 26 (1%)
  • Other means: 42 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 37 (1%)
 


78721 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 40
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 144
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 331
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 768
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 670
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 138
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 663
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 57
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 102
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 187
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 152
  • 90 or more minutes: 137
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 96.8%


Household type by relationship
Households: 10,078

  • In family households: 9,039 (1,139 male householders, 1,141 female householders)
    1,158 spouses, 3,676 children (3,473 natural, 83 adopted, 120 stepchildren), 717 grandchildren, 248 brothers or sisters, 120 parents, 501 other relatives, 339 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,039 (297 male householders (231 living alone)), 527 female householders (447 living alone)), 215 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 114 (63 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 627 2-persons, 477 3-persons, 420 4-persons, 349 5-persons, 207 6-persons, 200 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 678 1-person, 119 2-persons, 8 3-persons, 9 4-persons, 10 5-persons.

1,321 married couples with children.
1,080 single-parent households (165 men, 915 women).

55.6% of residents of 78721 zip code speak English at home.
43.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (52% very well, 20% well, 19% not well, 9% not at all).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (44% very well, 22% well, 33% not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (100% not well).

Foreign born population: 1,565 (15.5%)
(14.6% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  15.5%
Whole state:  13.9%


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Mexico (92%)
  • Africa, n.e.c. (2%)
  • El Salvador (2%)
  • Cuba (2%)
  • Canada (1%)
  • Germany (1%)
  • Japan (0%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 582
  • 1990 to 1994: 362
  • 1985 to 1989: 187
  • 1980 to 1984: 215
  • 1975 to 1979: 98
  • 1970 to 1974: 51
  • 1970 to 1974: 33
  • 1965 to 1969: 37

Zip code 78721 races chart


First ancestries reported:

  • Other groups: 7937
  • Subsaharan African:: 138
  • African: 138
  • United States or American: 100
  • Irish: 71
  • German: 50
  • English: 36
  • West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 29
  • Scotch-Irish: 18
  • Jamaican: 16
  • Canadian: 15
  • Swedish: 14
  • West Indian: 13
  • French (except Basque): 10
  • Italian: 8
  • Polish: 8
  • Greek: 4
  • Czech: 4
  • British: 3
  • Lithuanian: 2

Public high school in zip code 78721 not listed on the city page:
  • JOHNSTON H S (Students: 958; Location: 1012 ARTHUR STILES, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: 09 - 12)

Zip code 78721 topographic map

Public primary/middle schools in zip code 78721 not listed on the city page:
  • NORMAN EL (Students: 564; Location: 4001 TANNEHILL LN, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • SIMS EL (Students: 358; Location: 1203 SPRINGDALE RD, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • ORTEGA EL (Students: 280; Location: 1135 GARLAND AVE, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
Private primary/middle school not listed on the city page:
  • PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 100; Location: 5800 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 6)

Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • 4511 SPRINGDALE VENTURE (4511 SPRINGDALE RD in AUSTIN, TX)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-1998-0132, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ICIS-06-1998-0156,
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL CONTRACTORS-NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, OTHER THAN INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES
  • AUSTIN READY MIX (1001 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD. in AUSTIN, TX)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: CRUSHED AND BROKEN LIMESTONE; READY-MIXED CONCRETE; BRICK, STONE, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
    Organizations: CAPITOL AGGREGATES LTD (CONTACT/OWNER) , CAPITOL AGGREGATES, LTD (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: CAPITOL AGGREGATES INC
  • AUSTIN ISD (1112 ARTHUR STILES RD in AUSTIN, TX)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Alternative names: JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • AUSTIN TERMINAL (1150 JAIN LN in AUSTIN, TX)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: COASTAL STATES CRUDE GATHERING (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: COASTAL STATES AUSTIN TERM


Median worth of mobile homes: $38,300

Zip code 78721 marital status for males

Zip code 78721 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%


Most commonly used house heating fuel:


  • Utility gas (69%)
  • Electricity (27%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 7751
  • Northeast: 91
  • Midwest: 148
  • South: 393
  • West: 89

58% of the 78721 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 81% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 66% lived in Texas.

Population in 1990: 9,091. Population change in the 1990s: +1,033 (+11.4%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 38
Here:  2.6%
Texas:  6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 13
Here:  2.1%
Texas:  6.2%

Students in private undegraduate colleges: 55
Here:  25.0%
Texas:  15.4%



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School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers


Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • TEXAS LINEN COMPANY LTD (1307 SMITH RD in AUSTIN, TX): $279,543 in 5 contracts from 2004 to 2005
    Contracts for Laundry and DryCleaning Services by Navy
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $39,717; 2005: $239,826; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $142,463 with Navy for Laundry and DryCleaning Services. Signed on 2005-02-04. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $113,800, same as above. Signed on 2005-02-22. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $39,717, same as above. Signed on 2004-10-27. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
    $2,897, same as above. Signed on 2005-01-26. Completion date: 2005-09-30.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Linen Supply (100-249 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Wholesale Trade: General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers (100-249: 1)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Armored Car Services (50-99: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Industrial Launderers (50-99: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 1)
  • Wholesale Trade: Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1)



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)


People in group quarters
  • 51 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 46 people in nursing homes
  • 3 people in homes for the mentally retarded




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