Austin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78717
Williamson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,538
- 674/sq mi High-density area
- $145,325
- Median income Above-median income area
- $652,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 674
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78717 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78717 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Williamson County, Texas, with 22,538 residents across 33.4 square miles, a density of 674 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78717 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,325 (92% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,886. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 2.4%. Median home value is $652,200 (163% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,867; 51.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 78717 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 78717
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78717.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 60
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 59
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 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 78717, Austin, 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
22,538
Population
33.4
Area (sq mi)
674
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78717?
36.8
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
34.1%
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?
$145,325
Median Household Income
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$73,886
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78717 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Austin, 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)
$145,325 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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
15,361housing units
15,361
Total Housing Units
14,939
Occupied Units
422
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$652,200
Median Home Value
+163% vs state ZIP avg
$1,867
Median Rent
2008
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+41.5%
YoY Change (2022)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78717 have increased 41.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +9.9% | 171 |
| 2019 | – | 189 |
| 2020 | -1.0% | 187 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 221 |
| 2022 | +41.5% | 313 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 741 business establishments in ZIP 78717, employing approximately 12,112 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,069,950,000.
741
Businesses
12,112
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 160 | 21.6% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 45 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 4.5% |
| Information | 25 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 22 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 78717 vs 78729 →
ZIP 78717 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78613
Cedar Park (78613)
65,099 residents
- 78664
Round Rock (78664)
52,932 residents
- 78681
Round Rock (78681)
50,606 residents
- 78758
Austin (78758)
44,072 residents
- 78759
Austin (78759)
38,891 residents
- 78729
Austin (78729)
27,108 residents
- 78750
Austin (78750)
26,814 residents
- 78727
Austin (78727)
26,689 residents
- 78717 22,538
Austin (78717)
22,538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78717 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78717 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78717
Austin (78717)
$145,325 median income
- 78681
Round Rock (78681)
$137,819 median income
- 78613
Cedar Park (78613)
$125,487 median income
- 78750
Austin (78750)
$121,563 median income
- 78727
Austin (78727)
$110,379 median income
- 78759
Austin (78759)
$102,400 median income
- 78726
Austin (78726)
$90,885 median income
- 78664
Round Rock (78664)
$87,417 median income
- 78729
Austin (78729)
$86,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78717 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78729 | Austin, TX | 27,108 | 2.2 mi |
| 78681 | Round Rock, TX | 50,606 | 3.5 mi |
| 78613 | Cedar Park, TX | 65,099 | 4.3 mi |
| 78759 | Austin, TX | 38,891 | 6.0 mi |
| 78727 | Austin, TX | 26,689 | 4.7 mi |
| 78728 | Austin, TX | 20,299 | 4.4 mi |
| 78750 | Austin, TX | 26,814 | 5.7 mi |
| 78664 | Round Rock, TX | 52,932 | 6.5 mi |
| 78726 | Austin, TX | 13,122 | 6.7 mi |
| 78758 | Austin, TX | 44,072 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78717, 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 (22,538 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 78717 in?
ZIP code 78717 (Austin) is located in Williamson County, Texas. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78717?
ZIP code 78717 in Austin, TX has a population of 22,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78717?
The median household income in ZIP 78717 is $145,325, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78717?
The median home value in ZIP 78717 is $652,200, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78717?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78717 is White at 42.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78717?
ZIP code 78717 has 741 business establishments employing approximately 12,112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78717?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78717 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (160), Retail trade (92), Accommodation and food services (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78717?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78717 increased by 41.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78717?
In ZIP code 78717, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.9% 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 78717?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78717 is 27.7 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 78717?
In ZIP code 78717, approximately 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78717?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78717 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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