78742 — Austin, TX
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 72/Medium | +7 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2) · -2 365 households | Details → |
| Gutters | 71/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2) · -2 365 households | Details → |
| general | 69/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 58% · -3 365 households | Details → |
| other | 69/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 58% · -3 365 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 68/Medium | +7 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2) · -2 365 households | Details → |
| insurance | 67/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 58% · -1 365 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Electrical | 67/Medium | +9 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2) · -3 365 households | Details → |
| HVAC | 66/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2) · -2 365 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 66/Medium | +7 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2) · -3 365 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 61/Medium | +9 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2) · -3 365 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 60/Medium | +9 owner-occupied 58% (x1.2) · -3 365 households | Details → |
| Real Estate | 58/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 58% (x0.8) · -3 365 households | Details → |
| Professional Services | 57/Medium | +3 owner-occupied 58% (x0.3) · -2 365 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 51/Medium | +7 owner-occupied 58% (x0.9) · -4 365 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| healthcare | 51/Medium | +3 owner-occupied 58% (x0.3) · -5 365 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78742
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 847 |
| Total Households | 365 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 58% |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 61% |
| Median Resident Age | 45 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 78742?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 78742 scores highest for Roofing (72/100). It also scores well for Gutters and general.
Why do scores differ across verticals for the same ZIP?▾
Each vertical weights Census signals differently. Roofing emphasizes older homes; landscaping emphasizes higher-income single-family homes; B2B verticals weight business density and income over home age. The same ZIP can score very differently across verticals.
How do I use these scores to plan my service territory?▾
Import ZIP 78742 and surrounding high-scoring ZIPs into AreaOps, assign them to your brand and market, and use the targeting workbench to find adjacent expansion opportunities.
What Census data powers these scores?▾
Scores are computed from 2024 ACS 5-Year estimates: population, households, owner-occupied housing, median income, median home value, and single-family share.
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