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City: Austin, TX
Travis County, TX
Zip code population (2000): 15,428
Estimated population in 2005: 15,942

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Zip code 78724 satellite photo by USGS
Houses and condos: 4,294
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,192
% of renters here:  31%
State:  36%

Land area: 25.5 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 624 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
This zip code:  1.9% ($1,339)
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: 8,115  (52.6%)
Females: 7,313  (47.4%)
White population: 4,487
Black population: 6,385
American Indian population: 129
Asian population: 41
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 7
Some other race population: 3,992
Two or more races population: 387

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Urban population: 13,776
Rural population: 1,652

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $86,157
78724  $86,157
Texas:  $106,000


According to our research of public records there were 34 registered sex offenders living in 78724 zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  26.2 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  3.6 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 78724, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $25,916 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $25,916
State:  $47,881

Salary/wage: $24,838 (reported on 91.3% of returns)
Here:  $24,838
State:  $41,947
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 94.9% for AGIs below $10k, 88.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 92.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 85.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 82.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 56.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $581 (reported on 11.9% of returns)
This zip code:  $581
Texas:  $2,255
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $456 (reported on 3.7% of returns)
Here:  $456
State:  $4,261
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.0% for AGIs below $10k, 0.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$1,022 (reported on 2.8% of returns)
Here:  +$1,022
State:  +$16,110
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, -0.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$6,983 (reported on 11.9% of returns)
Here:  +$6,983
State:  +$11,013
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.4% for AGIs below $10k, 6.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k)

IRA payment deduction: $1,725 (reported on 0.8% of returns)
78724:  $1,725
Texas:  $3,120

Total itemized deductions: $12,241 (2% of AGI, reported on 12.7% of returns)
Here:  $12,241
State:  $19,631
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.2% for AGIs below $10k, 3.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,904 (5.7% of AGI, reported on 9.1% of returns)
Here:  $2,904
Texas:  $4,753

Here:  5.7% of AGI
State:  4.2% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $2,944 (reported on 54.0% of returns)
78724:  $2,944
State:  $9,058
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.5% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 21.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $2,068 (reported on 38.8% of returns)
Here:  $2,068
State:  $2,024
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 16.6% for AGIs below $10k, 8.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 65.1%
Here:  65%
State:  57%
(% for various income ranges: 58.3% for AGIs below $10k, 72.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 63.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 53.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 54.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 46.3% for AGIs over 100k)


Median household income (1999): $36,641
Estimated median household income in 2005: $37,535
This zip code  $37,535
Texas:  $42,139

Austin, TX (78724) map

Nearest zip codes: 78723, 78721, 78754, 78725, 78742, 78752.


Percentage of family housholds:
This zip code:  82.2%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  7.2%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Housing units in zip code 78724 with a mortgage: 1,422 (119 second mortgage, 41 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 227


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $823

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $295

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  17.9%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  7.6%
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:  4.5
State:  3.8


Zip code 78724 close-up map

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

Churches in zip code 78724 include: University Hills Church of Christ (A), Decker United Methodist Church (B), Greater Swenson Grove Missionary Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Puckett Cemetery (1), Decker Free Church Cemetery (2), Rogers Hill Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Parks in zip code 78724 include: Burr Field (1), Walter E Long Municipal Park (2), Colony Park (3), Dr Exalton and Wilhelmina Delco Activity Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction (not listed on the city page) : Austin Knights Indoor Football (Arcades & Amusements; 9711 Decker Ln) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 


Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 398
  • 1995 to 1998: 799
  • 1990 to 1994: 200
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,287
  • 1970 to 1979: 891
  • 1960 to 1969: 378
  • 1950 to 1959: 98
  • 1940 to 1949: 44
  • 1939 or earlier: 71


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Austin, TX (78724):

  • no bedroom: 48
  • 1 bedrooms: 254
  • 2 bedrooms: 431
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,627
  • 4 bedrooms: 262
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 55


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:

  • no bedroom: 41
  • 1 bedrooms: 140
  • 2 bedrooms: 518
  • 3 bedrooms: 380
  • 4 bedrooms: 99
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 14


Vehicles available in 78724 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 119
  • 1 vehicle: 1,034
  • 2 vehicles: 1,014
  • 3 vehicles: 350
  • 4 vehicles: 104
  • 5 or more vehicles: 56


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:

  • no vehicle: 189
  • 1 vehicle: 642
  • 2 vehicles: 322
  • 3 vehicles: 39
  • 4 vehicles: 0
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

Zip code 78724 household income distribution in 2005

Zip code 78724 house/condo values in 2005


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 78724:

  • $25,000 to $29,999: 21
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 32
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 99
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 135
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 204
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 267
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 297
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 209
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 184
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 78
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 11
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 23
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 6
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 35
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 7
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 31
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 10
 

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78724 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 78724:

  • Less than $100: 38
  • $100 to $149: 29
  • $150 to $199: 7
  • $200 to $249: 45
  • $250 to $299: 30
  • $300 to $349: 26
  • $350 to $399: 29
  • $400 to $449: 135
  • $450 to $499: 106
  • $500 to $549: 136
  • $550 to $599: 75
  • $600 to $649: 106
  • $650 to $699: 183
  • $700 to $749: 47
  • $750 to $799: 28
  • $800 to $899: 87
  • $900 to $999: 37
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 6
  • No cash rent: 32
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $85,000


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

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $99,031
  • Black or African American householders: $101,719
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $91,957
  • Asian householders: $120,252
  • Some other race householders: $110,207
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $103,417

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,267
  • One, attached: 133
  • Two: 144
  • 3 or 4: 346
  • 20 to 49: 6
  • 50 or more: 49
  • Mobile homes: 1,179
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 42

78724 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,332 (62%)
  • Carpooled: 1,568 (29%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 289 (5%)
  • Motorcycle: 10 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 14 (0%)
  • Walked: 45 (1%)
  • Other means: 72 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 74 (1%)
 


78724 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 19
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 182
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 487
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 689
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 1087
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 473
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 1487
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 145
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 115
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 250
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 266
  • 90 or more minutes: 130
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 92.3%


Household type by relationship
Households: 13,968

  • In family households: 13,067 (1,761 male householders, 1,429 female householders)
    1,930 spouses, 5,496 children (5,103 natural, 118 adopted, 275 stepchildren), 669 grandchildren, 328 brothers or sisters, 193 parents, 789 other relatives, 472 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 901 (357 male householders (252 living alone)), 296 female householders (241 living alone)), 248 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1,070 (1,004 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 734 2-persons, 662 3-persons, 714 4-persons, 490 5-persons, 287 6-persons, 303 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 493 1-person, 118 2-persons, 25 3-persons, 4 4-persons, 5 5-persons, 8 6-persons.

2,667 married couples with children.
1,625 single-parent households (244 men, 1,381 women).

56.9% of residents of 78724 zip code speak English at home.
41.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (46% very well, 20% well, 23% not well, 12% not at all).
0.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (77% very well, 23% well).
0.5% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (51% very well, 49% well).
0.4% of residents speak other language at home (8% very well, 60% well, 17% not well, 15% not at all).

Foreign born population: 3,133 (20.3%)
(17.6% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  20.3%
Whole state:  13.9%


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



  • Mexico (91%)
  • Honduras (3%)
  • Panama (1%)
  • Vietnam (1%)
  • El Salvador (1%)
  • Cuba (1%)
  • Jamaica (1%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 1,013
  • 1990 to 1994: 721
  • 1985 to 1989: 579
  • 1980 to 1984: 433
  • 1975 to 1979: 139
  • 1970 to 1974: 78
  • 1970 to 1974: 92
  • 1965 to 1969: 78

Zip code 78724 races chart


First ancestries reported:

  • Other groups: 10347
  • United States or American: 272
  • German: 259
  • Subsaharan African:: 240
  • African: 234
  • Irish: 229
  • West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 79
  • English: 73
  • Jamaican: 69
  • Italian: 60
  • French (except Basque): 51
  • Scotch-Irish: 50
  • Scottish: 43
  • Swedish: 22
  • Dutch: 21
  • Norwegian: 19
  • Czech: 16
  • Finnish: 15
  • Russian: 15
  • Acadian/Cajun: 12
  • Dutch West Indian: 10
  • Pennsylvania German: 8
  • Nigerian: 6

Public high school in zip code 78724 not listed on the city page:
  • JOHNSON H S (Students: 1,656; Location: 7309 LAZY CREEK DR, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: 09 - 12)

Zip code 78724 topographic map

Public primary/middle schools in zip code 78724 not listed on the city page:
  • JORDAN EL (Students: 630; Location: 6711 JOHNNY MORRIS RD, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • DECKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 577; Location: 8500 DECKER LN, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • TEXAS ACAD OF EXCELLENCE (Students: 377; Location: 8509 FM 969 #676, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 06)
  • HORNSBY-DUNLAP EL (Students: 620; Location: 13901 F M RD 969, AUSTIN,, TX; Grades: PK - 06)

Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • AUSTIN ISD (7309 LAZY CREEK in AUSTIN, TX)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-227901010
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Alternative names: AUSTIN ISD LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON HS, LBJ HIGH SCHOOL
  • A 1 AUTOMOTIVE (3418 DUKE RD in AUSTIN, TX)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • AMT INC (8107 ALTOGA DR in AUSTIN, TX)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: OTHER PRESSED AND BLOWN GLASS AND GLASSWARE MANUFACTURING.
    Alternative names: CRYCO QUARTZ
  • APPLIED MATERIALS INCORPORATED (9700 U.S. HWY. 290 E. in AUSTIN, TX)
    PERFORMANCE TRACK (National Environmental Performance Track)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY
    Business NAICS classification: ALL OTHER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING.
    Alternative names: APPLIED MATERIALS INC.
  • AZTEC MARKING COMPANY INC (5100 COMMERCIAL PARK DRIVE in AUSTIN, TX)
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification


Median worth of mobile homes: $31,200

Zip code 78724 marital status for males

Zip code 78724 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Most commonly used house heating fuel:


  • Utility gas (48%)
  • Electricity (39%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)

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

  • This state: 9671
  • Northeast: 238
  • Midwest: 369
  • South: 869
  • West: 600

45% of the 78724 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 72% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 62% lived in Texas.

Population in 1990: 6,465. Population change in the 1990s: +8,963 (+138.6%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 37
Here:  1.6%
Texas:  6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 64
Here:  5.4%
Texas:  6.2%

Students in private undegraduate colleges: 36
Here:  9.9%
Texas:  15.4%



Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers


Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (AUSTIN, TX):

  • REDDY ICE CORP (LOC 301) (7901 SPRINGDALE ROAD): $1,954,638 in 122 contracts from 2002 to 2006
    Contracts for Beverages, Nonalcoholic, Water Distillation Equipment, Marine and Industrial, Condiments and Related Products, Food Services by Army
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $408,498; 2003: $382,089; 2004: $199,740; 2005: $174,324; 2006: $789,987.

    Biggest contracts:
    $705,400 with Army for Beverages, Nonalcoholic. Signed on 2006-03-14. Completion date: 2003-03-31.
    $108,900, same as above. Signed on 2003-06-03. Completion date: 2003-06-30.
    $103,628, same as above. Signed on 2005-05-03. Completion date: 2005-06-30.
    $100,920, same as above. Signed on 2002-06-27. Completion date: 2002-07-31.
  • AUSTIN SALES, INC (7803 FM 969; small business): $138,223 in 14 contracts from 2001 to 2006
    Contracts for Lease or Rental of Equipment -- Service and Trade Equipment, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities, Scaffolding Equipment and Concrete Forms, Recreational and Gymnastic Equipment, and more by Army
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $25,498; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $5,700; 2005: $96,775; 2006: $10,250.

    Biggest contracts:
    $52,130 with Army for Lease or Rental of Equipment -- Service and Trade Equipment. Signed on 2005-04-01. Completion date: 2005-04-10.
    $44,140 with Army for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Signed on 2005-04-08. Completion date: 2005-04-11.
    $25,498 with Army for Scaffolding Equipment and Concrete Forms. Signed on 2001-09-19. Completion date: 2001-09-29.
    $16,380 with Army for Recreational and Gymnastic Equipment. Signed on 2005-05-19. Completion date: 2005-06-08.
  • GRINNELL CORPORATION (4901B COMMERCIAL PARK DR)
    $39,397 with Army for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Special Industry Machinery. Signed on 2000-04-05. Completion date: 2000-05-12.
  • FLASH CUBES ICE SERVICE LLC (5005 COMMERCIAL PARK DR #; small business): $7,675 in 3 contracts from 2005 to 2006
    $6,400 with Army for Miscellaneous Items. Signed on 2005-06-01. Completion date: 2005-06-18.
    $2,475 with Army for Beverages, Nonalcoholic. Signed on 2006-06-30. Completion date: 2006-07-15.
    $-1,200 with Army for Miscellaneous Items. Signed on 2005-07-14. Completion date: 2005-06-18.


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

  • Wholesale Trade: Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (250-499 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Child and Youth Services (100-249: 1)
  • Construction: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (50-99: 2, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 2)
  • Construction: Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (50-99: 1, 20-49: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (50-99: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Construction: Roofing Contractors (50-99: 1, 5-9: 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
  • 988 people in state prisons
  • 55 people in nursing homes
  • 22 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 3 people in homes for the mentally retarded




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