🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

78717

Austin

ZIP Code 78717 is a standard zip code serving Austin, Austin, Texas (TX), in Williamson County, United States. It has an estimated population of 22,538 with a median household income of $93,701. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Texas (TX)
County: Williamson
City: Austin
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 30.506000
Longitude: -97.747200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 12.87 mi²
Water Area: 0.08 mi²
Population Density: 1751.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 30.519484°N, 30.455835°S, -97.700233°E, -97.808812°W

With 22,538 residents spread across 12.87 square miles, this area has a population density of 1751.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

22,538

Population

80th percentile

$93,701

Median Income

95th percentile

$247,200

Median Home Value

80th percentile

12.87 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 78717 is $93,701, and the median home value is $247,200. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

9,055

Total Units

8,328

Occupied Units

92.0%

Occupancy Rate

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