78705 — Austin, TX
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 78705 is predominantly rental (12% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $24K — earning a lower Pest Control targeting score of 30/100 due to demographics less aligned with Pest Control demand patterns.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78705
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 32,644 |
| Total Households | 10,053 |
| Median Household Income | $24K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 1,196 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 12% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1991 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 49% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 33% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 19% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 78705 score 30/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 30/100 is driven by: -12 owner_pct < 30% (x1.2); -10 income < $30K; +3 median home age >= 25yr (x0.3). Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control 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 78705 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 78705. 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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