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City: The Hills, TX
Travis County, TX
Zip code population (2000): 2,840
Estimated population in 2005: 3,029

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 78738

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Houses and condos: 1,265
Renter-occupied apartments: 138
% of renters here:  12%
State:  36%

Land area: 13.3 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 228 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
This zip code:  1.9% ($5,925)
Texas:  1.7% ($1,393)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2005 in Travis County: $3,889 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2005 in Travis County: $2,753 (1.7%)

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Males: 1,406  (49.5%)
Females: 1,434  (50.5%)
White population: 2,724
Black population: 23
American Indian population: 6
Asian population: 21
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 34
Two or more races population: 32

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Urban population: 2,207
Rural population: 633

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $408,441
78738  $408,441
Texas:  $106,000


According to our research of public records there was one registered sex offender living in 78738 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  44.7 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.5 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 78738, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $124,991 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $124,991
State:  $47,881

Salary/wage: $109,990 (reported on 77.8% of returns)
Here:  $109,990
State:  $41,947
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -59.0% for AGIs below $10k, 62.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 59.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 63.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 64.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 67.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $2,840 (reported on 70.0% of returns)
This zip code:  $2,840
Texas:  $2,255
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -7.0% for AGIs below $10k, 5.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $6,456 (reported on 54.6% of returns)
Here:  $6,456
State:  $4,261
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -8.6% for AGIs below $10k, 6.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$14,339 (reported on 55.8% of returns)
Here:  +$14,339
State:  +$16,110
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.3% for AGIs below $10k, -1.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$35,879 (reported on 26.2% of returns)
Here:  +$35,879
State:  +$11,013
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.5% for AGIs below $10k, 12.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 11.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.4% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $4,096 (reported on 4.0% of returns)
78738:  $4,096
Texas:  $3,120
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.4% for AGIs below $10k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $20,821 (reported on 3.6% of returns)
Here:  $20,821
Texas:  $16,401

Total itemized deductions: $30,231 (1% of AGI, reported on 67.5% of returns)
Here:  $30,231
State:  $19,631
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -17.4% for AGIs below $10k, 43.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 29.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 28.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 25.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $5,071 (3.0% of AGI, reported on 61.0% of returns)
Here:  $5,071
Texas:  $4,753

Here:  3.0% of AGI
State:  4.2% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.8% for AGIs below $10k, 2.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $27,919 (reported on 84.2% of returns)
78738:  $27,919
State:  $9,058
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.9% for AGIs below $10k, 5.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 20.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,327 (reported on 3.2% of returns)
Here:  $1,327
State:  $2,024
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.0% for AGIs below $10k, 1.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 55.6%
Here:  56%
State:  57%
(% for various income ranges: 47.5% for AGIs below $10k, 53.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 58.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 55.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 52.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 59.4% for AGIs over 100k)


Median household income (1999): $102,295
Estimated median household income in 2005: $105,062
This zip code  $105,062
Texas:  $42,139

The Hills, TX (78738) map

Nearest zip codes: 78734, 78732, 78736, 78733, 78645, 78669.


Percentage of family housholds:
This zip code:  79.1%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  2.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Housing units in zip code 78738 with a mortgage: 639 (37 second mortgage, 28 home equity loan, 2 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 245


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $2,209

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $876

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  2.0%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  1.7%
Whole state:  6.7%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  7.7
State:  5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  5.7
State:  3.8


Zip code 78738 close-up map

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

 


Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 192
  • 1995 to 1998: 355
  • 1990 to 1994: 204
  • 1980 to 1989: 360
  • 1970 to 1979: 104
  • 1960 to 1969: 17
  • 1950 to 1959: 22
  • 1940 to 1949: 15
  • 1939 or earlier: 9


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in The Hills, TX (78738):

  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedrooms: 13
  • 2 bedrooms: 102
  • 3 bedrooms: 438
  • 4 bedrooms: 364
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 79


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:

  • no bedroom: 14
  • 1 bedrooms: 11
  • 2 bedrooms: 29
  • 3 bedrooms: 61
  • 4 bedrooms: 23
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0


Vehicles available in 78738 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 7
  • 1 vehicle: 187
  • 2 vehicles: 562
  • 3 vehicles: 197
  • 4 vehicles: 23
  • 5 or more vehicles: 22


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:

  • no vehicle: 0
  • 1 vehicle: 66
  • 2 vehicles: 72
  • 3 vehicles: 0
  • 4 vehicles: 0
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

Zip code 78738 household income distribution in 2005

Zip code 78738 house/condo values in 2005


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 78738:

  • $30,000 to $34,999: 3
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 5
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 15
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 9
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 10
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 17
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 19
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 54
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 63
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 87
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 138
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 187
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 120
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 117
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 36
  • $1,000,000 or more: 4
 

The Hills, TX (78738) map from a distance
78738 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 78738:

  • $100 to $149: 4
  • $200 to $249: 8
  • $600 to $649: 2
  • $700 to $749: 4
  • $800 to $899: 7
  • $900 to $999: 13
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 43
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 3
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 25
  • $2,000 or more: 10
  • No cash rent: 16
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $287,500


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

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $419,972
  • Black or African American householders: $385,511
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $217,897
  • Asian householders: $603,409
  • Two or more races householders: $217,897
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $766,195

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,063
  • One, attached: 121
  • Two: 15
  • 3 or 4: 24
  • 5 to 9: 20
  • 10 to 19: 10
  • 20 to 49: 2
  • 50 or more: 3
  • Mobile homes: 17
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 3

78738 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 968 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 83 (7%)
  • Walked: 21 (2%)
  • Other means: 23 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 167 (13%)
 


78738 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 43
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 111
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 94
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 62
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 96
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 62
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 199
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 89
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 80
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 160
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 66
  • 90 or more minutes: 33
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 85.8%


Household type by relationship
Households: 2,836

  • In family households: 2,597 (779 male householders, 113 female householders)
    850 spouses, 738 children (668 natural, 30 adopted, 40 stepchildren), 16 grandchildren, 17 brothers or sisters, 25 parents, 28 other relatives, 31 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 239 (101 male householders (94 living alone)), 114 female householders (108 living alone)), 24 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 50 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 444 2-persons, 191 3-persons, 195 4-persons, 41 5-persons, 17 6-persons, 4 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 202 1-person, 10 2-persons, 3 4-persons.

563 married couples with children.
59 single-parent households (28 men, 31 women).

92.2% of residents of 78738 zip code speak English at home.
3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (70% very well, 10% well, 14% not well, 7% not at all).
3.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very 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% very well).

Foreign born population: 115 (4.0%)
(42.6% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  4.0%
Whole state:  13.9%


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



  • South Africa (24%)
  • United Kingdom (17%)
  • Mexico (13%)
  • Canada (12%)
  • Other Western Asia (7%)
  • Germany (5%)
  • Vietnam (3%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 5
  • 1990 to 1994: 46
  • 1985 to 1989: 6
  • 1980 to 1984: 13
  • 1975 to 1979: 11
  • 1970 to 1974: 5
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1965 to 1969: 22

Zip code 78738 races chart


First ancestries reported:

  • German: 510
  • English: 463
  • Irish: 278
  • Other groups: 208
  • United States or American: 171
  • Scotch-Irish: 102
  • Scottish: 69
  • Italian: 69
  • Greek: 50
  • French (except Basque): 41
  • Polish: 37
  • Welsh: 36
  • Dutch: 35
  • Danish: 35
  • Austrian: 34
  • Swedish: 25
  • Norwegian: 25
  • European: 23
  • French Canadian: 21
  • British: 19
  • Russian: 14
  • Czech: 10
  • Arab:: 9
  • Ukrainian: 9
  • Hungarian: 6
  • Lebanese: 6
  • Swiss: 6
  • Belgian: 5
  • Canadian: 5
  • Subsaharan African:: 5
  • Syrian: 3
  • Slavic: 3
  • African: 3
  • Lithuanian: 3
  • Czechoslovakian: 3
  • Maltese: 2
  • Slovak: 2
  • Romanian: 2
  • Croatian: 2
  • Ghanian: 2
  • Slovene: 2

Public high school in zip code 78738 not listed on the city page:
  • LAKE TRAVIS H S (Students: 1,425; Location: 3322 RANCH RD 620 S, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: 09 - 12)

Zip code 78738 topographic map

Public primary/middle schools in zip code 78738 not listed on the city page:
  • LAKEWAY EL (Students: 820; Location: 3322 RANCH RD 620 S, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • BEE CAVE ELEMENTARY (Students: 680; Location: 3322 RR 620 S, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • LAKE TRAVIS MIDDLE (Students: 657; Location: 3322 RANCH RD 620 S, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • LAKE POINTE ELEMENTARY (Students: 626; Location: 3322 RANCH RD 620 S, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • HUDSON BEND MIDDLE (Students: 610; Location: 3322 RANCH RD 620 S, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: 05 - 08)
  • LAKE TRAVIS EL (Location: 3322 RANCH RD 620 S, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: N - N )
  • TRAVIS CO J J A E P (Location: 3322 RANCH RD 620 S, AUSTIN, TX; Grades: N - N )

Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BEE CAVE ELEMENTARY (3322 RR 620 S in AUSTIN, TX)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-227913103
    Organizations: LAKE TRAVIS ISD (SCHOOL DISTRICT)


Median worth of mobile homes: $67,500

Zip code 78738 marital status for males

Zip code 78738 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%


Most commonly used house heating fuel:


  • Electricity (81%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)

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

  • This state: 1423
  • Northeast: 188
  • Midwest: 496
  • South: 429
  • West: 207

33% of the 78738 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 36% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 48% lived in Texas.

Population in 1990: 606. Population change in the 1990s: +2,234 (+368.6%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 35
Here:  9.9%
Texas:  6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 13
Here:  10.0%
Texas:  6.2%

Students in private undegraduate colleges: 14
Here:  19.2%
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:

  • ESPY CORPORATION, THE (3698 RR 620 SOUTH in AUSTIN, TX; small business)
    $9,650 with Navy for Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Signed on 2005-10-31. Completion date: 2005-11-18.
  • TRACE ANALYTICS INC (15768 HAMILTON POOL RD in AUSTIN, TX; small business)
    $4,326 with Army for Laboratory Testing Services. Signed on 2005-08-03. Completion date: 2006-08-31.


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

  • Finance and Insurance: Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers (250-499 employees: 1 establishment, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: Golf Courses and Country Clubs (100-249: 1, 50-99: 1, 20-49: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (50-99: 2, 20-49: 2, 10-19: 1, 1-4: 3)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 2, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 5)
  • Construction: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (50-99: 1, 5-9: 2)
  • Construction: Residential Remodelers (50-99: 1, 1-4: 6)
  • Construction: Electrical Contractors (20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 3)
  • Wholesale Trade: Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (50-99: 1, 1-4: 1)



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