Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 6 min6:29 am – 8:35 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 12 min7:22 am – 5:34 pm
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People847 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.7365 householdsMedian rent $1,328 a month58% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,910 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting20.3% unemployment rate73% of adults are in the labour force, 420 employedMain industries: education and health care 34%, hospitality, food and recreation 21%, manufacturing 15%Average commute 30 minutes84% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 4% take public transport, 4% walk or cycleSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher67% finished high school, 0% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 45%, Spanish 55%26% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 97°F, lows 73°FColdest month January: highs 63°F, lows 38°F36 in of rain a year, on about 47 dayswettest month MaySnow is rare124 days above 90°F, 33 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Austin Bergstrom Ap station, 4 mi away
Nearby landmarksAustin Community College - Riverside Campuscollege · 2.7 miAustin Community College - Eastview Campuscollege · 3.4 miSouthern Walnut Creek Trailheadtrailhead · 3.6 miOak Springspring · 3.3 miLady Bird Lakelake · 4.4 miStewart Lakelake · 5.1 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsRed Bluff Nature Preservestate conservation land · 1.9 miJohn Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranchrecreation area · 1.7 mi · 320 acresGovalle Neighborhood Parkpark · 2.1 miMcKinney Falls State Parkstate park · 4.9 mi · 718 acresBastrop State Parkstate park · 24.9 mi · 7,612 acresLockhart State Parkstate park · 26.8 mi · 264 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighTravis County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsTornado Very HighHail Very HighHeat wave Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality44% of days had good air in 2025159 of 365 days measured200 moderate, 6 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 53, worst day 129main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Travis County monitors, TX
Internet at home56% of households have a broadband subscription52% have cable, fibre or DSL0% rely on a mobile data plan alone23% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Austin Water & Wastewaterserves 1,115,323 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest Feb 2022: surface water treatment, treatment techniqueSource: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation430 ft131 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalDell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas5.0 miPost officeDel Valle Post Office2.4 miTown hallAustin City Hall5.5 miPoliceAustin Police Department East Substation2.7 miFire stationAustin Fire Department Station 421.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools2 high, 1 otherHighInternational High School1.7 miHighEastside Memorial High School1.7 miSchoolTravis County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program1.9 miCollegeAustin Community College - Riverside Campus2.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportAustin Bergstrom International Airport AUS3.1 miInterstateI-354.5 miUS highwayUS 1831.4 miAmtrakAustin, TX AUS6.1 miLight railM L King Jr StationCapital Metro3.9 miCoachAustin Eastside Bus PlazaFlixBus2.4 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 78742 ZIP area.
