ZIP Code 78738 — Austin, TX
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
$338,285
Average AGI
#293
National Rank
#20
TX State Rank
14,020
Tax Returns
About Austin, TX
Austin's tech boom — fueled by Tesla, Apple, and Oracle relocations — has pushed average AGI above $100K. Once affordable, rapid growth has transformed this college town into a high-cost tech hub.
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 78738.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 2,140 | $21,670,000 | $10,126 | 15.3% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 1,270 | $47,352,000 | $37,285 | 9.1% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 1,040 | $64,561,000 | $62,077 | 7.4% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 840 | $72,967,000 | $86,865 | 6.0% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 2,600 | $385,218,000 | $148,160 | 18.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 6,130 | $4,150,996,000 | $677,160 | 43.7% |
| Total | 14,020 | $4,742,764,000 | $338,285 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock, TX | 24 mi | $104,328 | 53,380 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 26 mi | $87,252 | 57,190 |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 40 mi | $101,141 | 77,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | 71 mi | $70,349 | 670,200 |
| Sugar Land, TX | 148 mi | $195,033 | 52,450 |
| Missouri City, TX | 152 mi | $100,327 | 58,690 |
Similar ZIP Codes in Texas
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78730 | Austin | $326,367 | #320 |
| 78735 | Austin | $321,954 | #324 |
| 76102 | Fort Worth | $363,352 | #242 |
| 78732 | Austin | $312,847 | #344 |
| 76034 | Colleyville | $366,388 | #236 |
| 77098 | Houston | $301,234 | #362 |
| 77002 | Houston | $300,784 | #365 |
| 79713 | Ackerly | $297,847 | #372 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78736 | Austin, TX | 4.4 mi | $136,950 | #2,136 |
| 78734 | Lakeway, TX | 5.2 mi | $241,766 | #579 |
| 78733 | Austin, TX | 7.4 mi | $433,045 | #157 |
| 78732 | Austin, TX | 8.2 mi | $312,847 | #344 |
| 78645 | Jonestown, TX | 8.9 mi | $144,923 | #1,887 |
| 78737 | Austin, TX | 9.8 mi | $212,005 | #773 |
| 78735 | Austin, TX | 10.0 mi | $321,954 | #324 |
| 78730 | Austin, TX | 10.9 mi | $326,367 | #320 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 1,617 ZIP codes in Texas and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.