ZIP Code 78717
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Austin · Williamson County · Texas
- Population
- 22,538
- Median income
- $145,325
- Median home value
- $652,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.9%
- Land area
- 33.4 sq mi
674/sq mi
▲ 90% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 134% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
Chicago
ZIP code 78717 in Austin, Texas has a population of 22,538. The median household income is $145,325, which is 90% above the national average. Median home value is $652,200, 134% above the US average. 68.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78717 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.4 square miles in Austin, Williamson County, Texas. The area is home to 22,538 residents, producing a population density of 674 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78717 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78717 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 78717 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78717
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$73,886
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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