78742 — Austin, TX
Electrical Market Targeting Score
ZIP 78742 has moderate owner occupancy (58%) — earning a medium Electrical targeting score of 67/100. The high single-family detached share (61%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78742
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 847 |
| Total Households | 365 |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 210 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 58% |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 61% |
| Median Resident Age | 45 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1990 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 49% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 51% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 0% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 78742 score 67/100 for Electrical?▾
The score of 67/100 is driven by: +9 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2); -3 365 households; +6 single-family 61% (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Electrical vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 78742 to my Electrical service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Electrical operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 78742. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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