78717 ZIP Code – Austin, Texas
78717 is a ZIP code serving Austin, Texas in Williamson County with a population of approximately 34,499 residents. At $136,960, the median household income here runs well above the Texas average and well above the U.S. average. Median home values of $532,400 are well above the national average, with 51.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,678 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 59% single-family (decreasing), 38% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.7%, below the national average. An estimated 4.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 67.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 36.3, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78729, 78681, 78613.
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ZIP 78717 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78717 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $136k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $532k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,678 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 67.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78729 – Austin
- 78681 – Round Rock
- 78613 – Cedar Park
- 78728 – Austin
- 78727 – Austin
- 78750 – Austin
- 78759 – Austin
- 78664 – Round Rock
- 78726 – Austin
- 78758 – Austin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78729 | AUSTIN | 31,309 | $78,889 |
| 78681 | ROUND ROCK | 57,760 | $123,948 |
| 78613 | CEDAR PARK | 88,189 | $116,893 |
| 78728 | AUSTIN | 27,111 | $70,092 |
| 78727 | AUSTIN | 30,601 | $104,347 |