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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78729

Williamson County · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Typical home value

$436,578[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.6%
5-year / yr
+0.1%
10-year / yr
+4.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+53.7%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+66.8%
ZIP 78729 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78729 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78729 is worth $436,578. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,352 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,352[2]
Gross yield
3.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,208[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Williamson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
30,460[3]
Median household income
$86,438[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Williamson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+7,478[5]
Moved in
32,697
Moved out
25,219

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • MCNEIL H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · ROUND ROCK ISD

    2,533 students

  • DEERPARK MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ROUND ROCK ISD

    820 students

  • JOLLYVILLE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ROUND ROCK ISD

    608 students

  • POND SPRINGS EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ROUND ROCK ISD

    537 students

  • LIVE OAK EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ROUND ROCK ISD

    405 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$16,228

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,208
Loan principal$349,262
Down payment$87,316
Total interest paid$445,464

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.28
Monthly cost to own$3,088
Monthly rent$1,352

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
26th percentile[1]
Rental yield
29th percentile[2]
Property tax
76th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78729?
The typical home in 78729 is worth $436,578, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78729?
Home values in 78729 are down 5.6% over the past year, and up 0.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78729?
A typical home in 78729 rents for about $1,352 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 78729?
The effective property tax rate in 78729 is 1.4% — roughly $6,208 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78729?
ZIP code 78729 has a population of 30,460 and a median household income of $86,438.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Leander, TX

    Typical home
    $439,681
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Cedar Creek CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $429,752
    Gross yield
  • Georgetown, TX

    Typical home
    $445,232
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Austin, TX

    Typical home
    $426,876
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Lago Vista, TX

    Typical home
    $425,155
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Austin, TX

    Typical home
    $423,439
    Gross yield

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