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Garfield, TX
Census-designated place in Travis County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78617.
Population
1,926
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
161
ZIP codes
1
Garfield and its ZIP codes
Garfield at a glance
- Garfield is 39% denser than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,349 a year, 7% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,100 (61% below Texas).
Local data for Garfield, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garfield, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,349
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$112,100
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (994), Scottish Americans (83), German Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Travis County. PPP loans are for Garfield.
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
$20.7B
FY 2026, $16,082 per person
How people get to work
Garfield, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit7.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.2%
- Worked from home0.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garfield, 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
96° / 38°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garfield, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.5%
U.S. 11.1% +11.4 pts
ZIP codes in Garfield
1 in or overlapping Garfield. Population shown
Cities near Garfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hornsby BendCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 9.4 |
| WebbervilleVillage | 4.8 mi | 2.1 |
| WyldwoodCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 11.3 |
| Cedar CreekCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 18 |
| ManorCity | 11 mi | 9.8 |
| CreedmoorCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| AustinCity | 12 mi | 326.4 |
| Mustang RidgeCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| RollingwoodCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ElginCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Camp SwiftCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.1 |
| BastropCity | 16 mi | 9.2 |
| San LeannaVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| West Lake HillsCity | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garfield, TX in?
- Garfield is in Travis County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Garfield, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Garfield include 78617.
- What is the population of Garfield, TX?
- About 1,926 people live in Garfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garfield?
- Nearby places include Hornsby Bend (3.3 mi), Webberville (4.8 mi), Wyldwood (6.4 mi), Cedar Creek (8.2 mi), Manor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023