78717 ZIP Code
Austin, Texas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78717 |
| City/Town: | Austin |
| County: | Williamson |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,499 |
| Median Household Income: | $136,960 |
| Per Capita Income: | $72,078 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,425 |
| Median Home Value: | $532,400 |
| Land Area: | 13.0 sq miles
33.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4895, -97.7538 |
Population Information (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,499 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,830 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,669 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,793 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,153 | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,123 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,149 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,451 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,612 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,969 | 20.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,249 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,602 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,170 | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,151 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 782 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 295 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $532,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,678 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,425 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,022 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 403 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,325 | 56.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,697 | 43.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,830 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 497 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 565 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,778 | 7.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,765 | 12.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,906 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,512 | 37.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,807 | 29.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78717 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $136,960 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $161,802 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $166,886 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $72,078 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,502 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,776 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 717 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,260 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,939 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,955 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 882 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,864 | 48.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,029 | 5.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 62 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10,415 | 30.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,575 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,548 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,796 | 11.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,579 | 16.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,804 | 11.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 277 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,423 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78717 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 188 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 106 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 478 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 502 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 692 | 5.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,745 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,286 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,208 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,832 | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,985 | 30.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78717 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,155 | 64.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 862 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 146 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 39 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 315 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,054 | 26.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78717 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 685 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,093 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 327 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,988 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 409 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 595 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,505 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,888 | 26.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,983 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,084 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 576 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 582 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,635 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,180 | 87.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,855 | 14.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,855 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78717 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,116 | 93.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,880 | 14.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,651 | 12.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 200 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 131 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 648 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78717 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,186 | 61.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 193 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 328 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 795 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,401 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,513 | 18.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78717 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 305 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,070 | 37.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,032 | 37.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,046 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 703 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 251 | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 18 | 0.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78717 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 328 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,425 | 18.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,441 | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,753 | 20.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,248 | 31.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,230 | 9.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78717 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,496 | 57.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 210 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,289 | 40.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78717 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 437 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,253 | 32.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,435 | 49.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,897 | 14.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78717 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 22 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 58 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 48 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 147 | 2.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,008 | 41.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,945 | 53.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 97 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78717 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,161 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,157 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,678 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,022 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,170 | 62.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,127 | 39.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,935 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,385 | 18.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,070 | 46.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,244 | 17.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78717 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,465 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,772 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,702 | 64.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 95 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 795 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,792 | 20.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78717 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,378 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 720 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 409 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,241 | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,237 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,771 | 17.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,725 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,198 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,490 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,450 | 7.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 302 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,188 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 960 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78717 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,387 | 79.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,921 | 20.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,313 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,850 | 70.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,655 | 38.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 758 | 11.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,687 | 68.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 935 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,812 | 1156.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,812 | 1156.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,812 | 1156.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 736 | 78.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 325 | 34.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,678 | 179.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 226 | 24.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78717 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,706 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,991 | 61.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,715 | 38.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,937 | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,274 | 10.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,153 | 18.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 351 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78717 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,022 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,908 | 99.1% | 89.4% |
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