Del Valle, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78617
Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,210
- 124/sq mi High-density area
- $71,640
- Median income Near-median income area
- $281,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Del Valle pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 124
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78617 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78617 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Del Valle, Travis County, Texas, with 22,210 residents across 179.8 square miles, a density of 124 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78617 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,640 (5% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,000. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $281,700 (14% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,529; 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Travis County, so 78617 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Del Valle, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78617.
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Retail trade 27
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 25
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 17
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78617, Del Valle, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,210
Population
179.8
Area (sq mi)
124
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78617?
34.6
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
23.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,640
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$31,000
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78617 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Del Valle, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,640 Top 47% higher than 53% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,443housing units
9,443
Total Housing Units
8,950
Occupied Units
493
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,700
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,529
Median Rent
2005
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 258 business establishments in ZIP 78617, employing approximately 2,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,216,000.
258
Businesses
2,472
Employees
$128.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 88 | 34.1% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78617 vs 78719 →
ZIP 78617 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78741
Austin (78741)
44,935 residents
- 78744
Austin (78744)
42,820 residents
- 78617
Del Valle (78617)
22,210 residents
- 78724
Austin (78724)
21,696 residents
- 78702
Austin (78702)
21,334 residents
- 78747 14,808
Austin (78747)
14,808 residents
- 78612 11,457
Cedar Creek (78612)
11,457 residents
- 78721 11,425
Austin (78721)
11,425 residents
- 78725 6,083
Austin (78725)
6,083 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78617 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78725
Austin (78725)
$105,795 median income
- 78702
Austin (78702)
$102,171 median income
- 78612
Cedar Creek (78612)
$95,496 median income
- 78747
Austin (78747)
$92,748 median income
- 78721
Austin (78721)
$84,573 median income
- 78744
Austin (78744)
$83,002 median income
- 78724
Austin (78724)
$77,926 median income
- 78617
Del Valle (78617)
$71,640 median income
- 78741
Austin (78741)
$66,741 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78617 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78719 | Austin, TX | 1,764 | 4.5 mi |
| 78725 | Austin, TX | 6,083 | 6.2 mi |
| 78742 | Austin, TX | 820 | 7.7 mi |
| 78612 | Cedar Creek, TX | 11,457 | 7.5 mi |
| 78747 | Austin, TX | 14,808 | 8.7 mi |
| 78724 | Austin, TX | 21,696 | 10.2 mi |
| 78744 | Austin, TX | 42,820 | 8.3 mi |
| 78741 | Austin, TX | 44,935 | 9.1 mi |
| 78721 | Austin, TX | 11,425 | 10.0 mi |
| 78702 | Austin, TX | 21,334 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78617, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,210 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78617 in?
ZIP code 78617 (Del Valle) is located in Travis County, Texas. Travis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/travis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78617?
ZIP code 78617 in Del Valle, TX has a population of 22,210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78617?
The median household income in ZIP 78617 is $71,640, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78617?
The median home value in ZIP 78617 is $281,700, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78617?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78617 is Two or More Ethnicities at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78617?
ZIP code 78617 has 258 business establishments employing approximately 2,472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78617?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78617 are: Construction (88), Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78617?
In ZIP code 78617, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78617?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78617 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78617?
In ZIP code 78617, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78617?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78617 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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