% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Austin Metro

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

The highest SNAP participation rates in the Austin metro, reaching 15–20% or above, concentrate in zip codes east and northeast of downtown Austin, forming a distinct corridor that contrasts sharply with the near-zero rates in western and southwestern zip codes closer to the Hill Country. Suburban communities such as Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Georgetown generally display low to moderate SNAP usage, while several zip codes in the far northern and eastern periphery of the metro show elevated rates in the 10–15% range. This east-west divide mirrors well-documented income and demographic disparities across the Austin region, with western areas consistently exhibiting lower public assistance utilization.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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