78717 — Austin, TX
Electrical Market Targeting Score
ZIP 78717 has moderate owner occupancy (51%) with a median household income of $145K and a median home value of $652K — earning a high Electrical targeting score of 79/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78717
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Austin |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 37,262 |
| Total Households | 14,939 |
| Median Household Income | $145K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 7,667 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 51% |
| Median Home Value | $652K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 56% |
| Median Resident Age | 37 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 2007 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 7% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 53% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 40% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 78717 score 79/100 for Electrical?▾
The score of 79/100 is driven by: +7 owner-occupied 51% (x1.2); +5 14,939 households; +5 median income $145K. Each signal is weighted for the Electrical vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 78717 to my Electrical service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Electrical operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 78717. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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