78742 — Austin, TX
Landscaping Market Targeting Score
ZIP 78742 has moderate owner occupancy (69%) with a median household income of $68K — earning a medium Landscaping targeting score of 71/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78742
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 1,241 |
| Total Households | 378 |
| Median Household Income | $68K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 259 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1990 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 49% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 51% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 0% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 78742 score 71/100 for Landscaping?▾
The score of 71/100 is driven by: +12 owner_pct >= 50% (x1.2); +11 income $60K-$150K (x1.1); +3 median home age >= 25yr (x0.3). Each signal is weighted for the Landscaping 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 Landscaping service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Landscaping 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 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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