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Austin, TX
City in Travis County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78617, 78652, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704 and more.
Population
979,539
Land area
326.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,001
ZIP codes
43
Austin and its ZIP codes
Austin at a glance
- Austin is about 26 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 4th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $93,658 a year, 19% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $555,300 (96% above Texas) and median rent is $1,729 a month.
Local data for Austin, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals14
- Emergency Rooms9
- Nursing Homes19
- Schools285
- Colleges21
- Libraries22
- Banks201
- Post Offices26
- Parks483
- Grocery Stores372
- Restaurants6,709
- Affordable Housing82
- Home Health Agencies25
- Hospice Care23
- Dialysis Centers16
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals8
- Community Health Centers45
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment31
- Private Schools58
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools13
- Toxic Release Facilities14
- Historic Places151
Housing and community stats
Austin, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,658
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$555,300
Median rent
$1,729/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
59.6%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (222,358), German Americans (115,990), Irish Americans (87,695).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Travis County. PPP loans are for Austin.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$100,928
934,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.75B
FY 2026, $16,082 per person
PPP loans
$2.97B
31,958 loans, 330,724 jobs reported
How people get to work
Austin, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.0%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home30.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Austin, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,072
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6,295
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 42°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone151 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Austin, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Austin
43 in or overlapping Austin. Population shown
- 7874561,219
- 7875356,920
- 78748 San Leanna55,631
- 7874450,986
- 7870450,688
- 7875849,617
- 7874145,951
- 7875943,182
- 7872338,129
- 7871737,262
- 7874934,562
- 7870533,238
- 7875432,690
- 7872431,103
- 7861730,756
- 78729 Brushy Creek30,460
- 7872729,958
- 7875029,277
- 78746 West Lake Hills28,256
- 7873127,507
- 78728 Wells Branch26,777
- 7870225,985
- 7875723,856
- 7870323,483
- 7875223,317
- 78747 Creedmoor22,180
- 78732 Steiner Ranch21,087
- 78735 Barton Creek20,996
- 78739 Shady Hollow20,659
- 7875116,961
- 7872614,506
- 7870111,824
- 7872110,997
- 78725 Hornsby Bend10,746
- 78736 Bee Cave9,651
- 787569,197
- 787309,142
- 78733 Lost Creek9,029
- 787226,767
- 78652 Manchaca5,287
- 78719 Creedmoor1,796
- 78742 Hornsby Bend847
- 78712201
Cities near Austin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RollingwoodCity | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| West Lake HillsCity | 6 mi | 3.6 |
| Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Hornsby BendCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 9.4 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Wells BranchCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.4 |
| PflugervilleCity | 11 mi | 26 |
| Steiner RanchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12 |
| San LeannaVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ManorCity | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Brushy CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| CreedmoorCity | 14 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Austin, TX in?
- Austin is in Travis County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Austin, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Austin include 78617, 78652, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78712, 78717, 78719, 78721, 78722 and others.
- What is the population of Austin, TX?
- About 979,539 people live in Austin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Austin?
- Nearby places include Rollingwood (4.8 mi), West Lake Hills (6 mi), Lost Creek (7.9 mi), Sunset Valley (8.3 mi), Hornsby Bend (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023