78748 Safety Report
ZIP • AUSTIN, TXSummary
78748 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 34 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $308K (-31.5% vs area average), median household income of $109K (+1.6% vs area average), population density of 3,784 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.21% (+1.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 78748
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 78748 in Austin, TX receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #18 out of 34 zips analyzed.
807
Total Incidents
67.3
Monthly Average
#18 / 34
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 78748 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (76 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 78748 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 78748 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 78748 is Disorderly Conduct | Criminal Mischief, accounting for 24% of all incidents (194 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Harassment at 11% (89 cases). 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
3,783.58
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #17 of 34 zips
-11.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #13 of 34 zips
+1.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$307,880.38
average estimate
Ranks #27 of 34 zips
-31.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$109,076.54
average estimate
Ranks #15 of 34 zips
+1.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.