78730 Safety Report
ZIP • AUSTIN, TXSummary
78730 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 34 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $734K (+63.3% vs area average), median household income of $146K (+36.3% vs area average), population density of 757 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.8% (+1.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 78730
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 78730 in Austin, TX receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This zip was compared against 34 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this zip in Austin, TX.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #3 out of 34 zips analyzed.
70
Total Incidents
5.8
Monthly Average
#3 / 34
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 78730 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Austin, TX can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for 78730 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 0 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Austin experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TX neighborhoods like 78730 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 78730 is Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief, accounting for 22.9% of all incidents (16 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Harassment at 15.7% (11 cases). The top three categories combined represent 51% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Austin, TX helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
757.15
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #33 of 34 zips
-82.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #8 of 34 zips
+1.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$734,281.12
average estimate
Ranks #4 of 34 zips
+63.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$146,324.97
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 34 zips
+36.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.