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Zilker

Texas · Austin · 10,882 residents · 1.361 sq mi
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The short version

Zilker is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,054,912. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the Austin median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Zilker; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,882
Population density
7,996 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,000
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$101,310
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,054,912
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,189
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.9%
62.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(8,372)
Black2.9%(320)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,169)
Asian3.5%(380)
Other5.9%(641)
Diversity Score48.9%(5,319)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(8,372)
Black2.9%(320)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,169)
Asian3.5%(380)
Other5.9%(641)
Diversity Score48.9%(5,319)
Diversity Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
49.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
Female
54.3%
Foreign born
9.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zilker, Austin, Texas?

Zilker, Austin, Texas has about 10,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zilker, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in Zilker, Austin, Texas earns about $135,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zilker, Austin, Texas expensive?

In Zilker, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,054,912, and the typical rent is about $2,189 a month.

How educated are people in Zilker, Austin, Texas?

About 81.3% of adults age 25 and over in Zilker, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zilker, Austin, Texas?

About 8.5% of people in Zilker, Austin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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