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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78749

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

Typical home value

$560,806[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.0%
5-year / yr
+0.6%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+97.4%
vs metro
+27.5%
vs state
+114.3%
ZIP 78749 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78749 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 78749 is worth $560,806 — 27.5% above the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,489 a month — a 3.2% 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
$1,489[2]
Gross yield
3.2%[2]
Cap rate
1.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,735[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
34,562[3]
Median household income
$111,079[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+647[5]
Moved in
56,461
Moved out
55,814

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
3
High
1
  • BOWIE H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · AUSTIN ISD

    2,899 students

  • GORZYCKI MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · AUSTIN ISD

    1,329 students

  • SMALL MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · AUSTIN ISD

    1,260 students

  • PATTON EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · AUSTIN ISD

    776 students

  • MILLS EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · AUSTIN ISD

    744 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 yield3.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.9%
Annual rent$17,873

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$2,836
Loan principal$448,645
Down payment$112,161
Total interest paid$572,222

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 ratio2.65
Monthly cost to own$3,948
Monthly rent$1,489

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
35th percentile[1]
Rental yield
21st percentile[2]
Property tax
68th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78749?
The typical home in 78749 is worth $560,806, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78749?
Home values in 78749 are down 5.0% over the past year, and up 0.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78749?
A typical home in 78749 rents for about $1,489 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 78749?
The effective property tax rate in 78749 is 1.4% — roughly $7,735 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78749?
ZIP code 78749 has a population of 34,562 and a median household income of $111,079.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Wimberley, TX

    Typical home
    $561,512
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Coupland, TX

    Typical home
    $559,159
    Gross yield
  • Austin, TX

    Typical home
    $566,243
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Rosanky CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $551,546
    Gross yield
  • Austin, TX

    Typical home
    $575,233
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Florence, TX

    Typical home
    $541,737
    Gross yield

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