Living in Zip Code 78739

Circle C Ranch and Meridian attract families seeking Austin ISD schools in a master-planned setting with extensive HOA amenities. Median household income in 78739 is approximately $135,000. The population is predominantly dual-income families with school-age children, along with a growing number of empty-nesters who purchased homes in the 1990s and 2000s. The neighborhoods have active community associations that organize events, maintain common areas, and operate recreation facilities.

Circle C Ranch HOA maintains a community swim center with multiple pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, sports fields, and an extensive trail network along the Slaughter Creek greenbelt. The Veloway, a 3.1-mile paved loop restricted to bicycles and rollerbladers, winds through protected habitat within Circle C. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, operated by UT Austin, is a 284-acre botanical garden and research facility focused on native Texas plants, open to the public year-round. The Shops at Arbor Trails provide major retail within 5 to 10 minutes, and South Congress Avenue dining and entertainment are about 15 minutes north via MoPac. Circle C's annual Fourth of July celebration, Halloween parade, and holiday events foster a strong neighborhood community identity.

Things to Do in Zip Code 78739

• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: 284-acre botanical garden and research center focused on native Texas plants, with walking trails, gardens, and seasonal festivals.
• The Veloway: 3.1-mile paved loop in Circle C restricted to bicycles and rollerbladers, winding through Hill Country habitat.
• Slaughter Creek Greenbelt: Network of trails along Slaughter Creek through Circle C Ranch, connecting neighborhoods with natural areas for hiking and dog walking.
• Circle C Swim Center: Community aquatic facility with multiple pools, splash pad, and a competition-length lap pool open to HOA members.
• Shops at Arbor Trails: Retail center at MoPac and William Cannon with H-E-B, Target, restaurants, and specialty shops about 5 to 10 minutes north.

Major Employers in Zip Code 78739

• Austin ISD (Education): District employing approximately 12,000 staff, with multiple campuses serving the 78739 area.
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (Education/Nonprofit): UT Austin-operated botanical garden and research center employing approximately 100 staff within the zip code.
• St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Hospital on Ben White Boulevard, about 10 minutes north, with over 1,500 employees.
• NXP Semiconductors (Technology): Semiconductor company with Austin offices, approximately 15 minutes northeast, employing over 2,000 locally.
• Target (Retail): Major retailer with a store at Arbor Trails serving as a significant local employer with approximately 200 staff.

Zip Code 78739 Schools

78739 is served by Austin ISD with Bowie High School as the feeder, one of the higher-performing campuses in the district.

School District: Austin ISD

Public Schools

• Kiker Elementary (AISD) - Pre-K through 5th grade in Circle C Ranch, approximately 750 students with strong parent involvement.
• Clayton Elementary (AISD) - Pre-K through 5th grade campus serving the Meridian and newer sections of the area.
• Mills Elementary (AISD) - Pre-K through 5th grade campus in the western portion of the zip code.
• Bailey Middle School (AISD) - 6th through 8th grade with approximately 1,000 students and advanced academic tracks.
• Bowie High School (AISD) - About 2,900 students with AP and IB courses, competitive athletics, and career and technical education.

Pre-Schools

• Stepping Stone School Circle C - Early childhood center in Circle C serving infants through school-age children.
• Primrose School of Circle C - Accredited private preschool on Escarpment Boulevard serving infants through pre-K.

Private Schools

• Veritas Academy - Classical Christian school in southwest Austin offering pre-K through 12th grade.
• The Regents School of Austin - Pre-K through 12th grade classical Christian school, about 10 minutes northwest.

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