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ZIP Code 78717

Williamson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,538
674/sq mi
$145,325
Median income
$652,200
Median home value
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $73,886. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $652,200 (163% above the state average) with median rent at $1,867 per month, and 51.3% of occupied units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 78717 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78717?

36.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

34.1%

Foreign-Born

White 42.6%
African American 6.4%
Asian 32.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%

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

$73,886

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78717 ranks nationally

Austin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$145,325 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,361

Total Housing Units

14,939

Occupied Units

422

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.3%
Renter 48.7%

$652,200

Median Home Value

+163% vs state

$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

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ZIP 78717 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78717 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78717 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

78613 standard
Cedar Park, TX
Pop: 65,099
78664 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 52,932
78681 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 50,606
78641 standard
Leander, TX
Pop: 44,295
78665 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 35,985
78729 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 27,108

Related Areas

Williamson County Austin, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.