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Household size in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 78717 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.58 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 78717 is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in ZIP 78717, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 69 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 78717
Renters in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +18.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 78717 than nationally: 48.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 26.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 18.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in ZIP 78717 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 32 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78717 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Only 100 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,227 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,306 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,863 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,306 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,079 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78717 runs $2,306 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,079 a month from 2006–10, an 88% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 78717
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.4% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.9% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.3% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.1% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 78717 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 37 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.7% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.3% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78717: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 78717 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 78717
| Period | ZIP 78717 | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 78717 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 94 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 78717 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78717 | 2.62 | 37.4 | 5.6% | 48.1% | 3.6% | 2006 | $2,306 | 70.1% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 78729 | 2.12 | 35.4 | 9.6% | 61.2% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,774 | 61.3% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78681 | 2.91 | 39.1 | 9.9% | 24.6% | 4.4% | 1998 | $2,377 | 59.9% | 96.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 78613 | 2.69 | 37.7 | 9.0% | 36.0% | 2.8% | 2004 | $2,048 | 56.7% | 96.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78750 | 2.40 | 41.3 | 7.4% | 37.4% | 5.0% | 1988 | $2,035 | 63.5% | 96.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 78727 | 2.11 | 37.1 | 7.8% | 57.6% | 6.6% | 1993 | $1,979 | 65.6% | 96.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78728 | 2.06 | 34.5 | 10.0% | 71.6% | 7.7% | 1998 | $1,748 | 48.3% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 78726 | 2.23 | 34.8 | 8.8% | 59.6% | 4.8% | 2002 | $1,836 | 63.8% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 78759 | 2.03 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 53.7% | 6.8% | 1986 | $1,925 | 71.0% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 78664 | 2.68 | 36.2 | 11.4% | 46.7% | 6.0% | 1999 | $1,859 | 37.9% | 90.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 78641 | 2.83 | 37.9 | 8.3% | 23.8% | 3.1% | 2010 | $2,146 | 53.7% | 95.4% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 78717. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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