ZIP Code 78944 Demographics

Austin County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78944 compared to county averages.

Total Population

676

↓ 97.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$119,038

↑ +61.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$400,900

↑ +67.0% vs county

Median Age

58.7 yrs

↓ +43.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.0%

↑ 73.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78944 compares to Austin County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78944 $119k Austin $74k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78944 $401k Austin $240k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

32.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

99.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78944 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$400,900
Down Payment (20%)$80,180
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,545P&I: $2027 | Tax: $401 | Ins: $117
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,045/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78944, sorted by distance.

78931 3.8 mi away austin county 78950 6.8 mi away austin county 78940 10.8 mi away austin county 77835 14.4 mi away washington county 77833 15.5 mi away washington county 78932 16.9 mi away fayette county 78946 21.0 mi away lee county 78942 27.9 mi away lee county

About Austin County

Austin County is located in Texas and has a total population of 30,406. The county's median household income is $73,556 and median home value is $240,000. ZIP code 78944 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Austin County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.