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ZIP Code 78717
Austin, TX, Williamson County
Population
37,262
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
2,857
City
Austin
ZIP 78717 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 78717 at a glance
- ZIP 78717 (Austin) is about 25 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $145,325, 85% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $652,200 (about 2.3 times the Texas figure) and median rent is $1,867 a month.
Local data for ZIP 78717
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 78717, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$145,325
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$652,200
Prices +41.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,867/mo
Homeownership
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
68.9%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
27.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
741
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,112
$1.07B annual payroll
PPP loans
$38.8M
943 loans
Campaign donations
$120K
45% D, 20% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 78717, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
876
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,949
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 38°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 78717, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 78717
ZIP codes near 78717
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 78729Brushy Creek | 2.3 mi | 9.8 |
| 78613Cedar Park | 4 mi | 27.7 |
| 78681Round Rock | 4.1 mi | 23.2 |
| 78727Austin | 4.6 mi | 7.8 |
| 78728Wells Branch | 4.8 mi | 7.7 |
| 78750Austin | 5.9 mi | 11.8 |
| 78664Round Rock | 6 mi | 16.6 |
| 78759Austin | 6.2 mi | 14.3 |
| 78726Austin | 6.4 mi | 11.6 |
| 78758Austin | 7.8 mi | 9.1 |
| 78665Round Rock | 8.3 mi | 24.1 |
| 78753Austin | 9.2 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 78717?
- ZIP code 78717 is in Austin, TX (Williamson County).
- What county is ZIP code 78717 in?
- ZIP code 78717 is mostly in Williamson County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 78717?
- About 37,262 people live in the 78717 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.