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About Del Valle
Del Valle is an unincorporated community in southeastern Travis County, Texas, anchored by ZIP code 78617 and the Del Valle Independent School District. The area traces its origins to the mid-1870s, when settlers established a community on land that was part of Santiago Del Valle's land grant from 1832. A post office opened in 1878, and the settlement grew as an agricultural community along the Colorado River bottomlands.
The community's modern growth was catalyzed by Bergstrom Air Force Base, which opened in 1942 and operated until 1993. The former base site was converted into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which opened in 1999 and continues to shape the area's economy and transportation access. The airport generates approximately 74,000 total jobs and $7.6 billion in economic impact across the Austin region.
Del Valle is unincorporated and has no municipal government. Services are funded through Municipal Utility Districts rather than city property taxes. The community includes a mix of housing types across multiple subdivisions and established residential areas, ranging from newer production-builder developments to acreage properties. Active new-home construction is ongoing, with multiple builders developing subdivisions in the 78617 ZIP code area.
The Del Valle Independent School District serves the community with 15 campuses across a 172-square-mile service area, enrolling approximately 11,811 students. Tesla Gigafactory Texas, the company's largest U.S. production facility, is located in the Del Valle area along State Highway 130. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is immediately adjacent. Downtown Austin is approximately 10 miles northwest via US Highway 183.
Living in Del Valle
Del Valle provides direct access to State Highway 130 and U.S. Highway 183, connecting to central Austin, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and the I-35 corridor. SH 130 is a tolled expressway that provides a north-south bypass of central Austin, connecting to Georgetown in the north and San Marcos in the south. Downtown Austin is approximately 10 miles northwest via US-183.
Students attend Del Valle ISD, which serves approximately 11,811 students across 15 campuses (2025-26): nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools (Del Valle High School and Del Valle Early College High School / P-TECH). The district covers a service area of 172 square miles in southeastern Travis County. Residents can use the district's online school finder tool to determine their assigned campus based on address.
McKinney Falls State Park, a 744-acre state park at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek, offers hiking trails, swimming holes, and camping within a short drive. Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park on Decker Lake provides fishing, kayaking, and a disc golf course. Circuit of the Americas, which hosts Formula 1 and other events, is located in the Del Valle area along Circuit of the Americas Boulevard.
Things to Do in Del Valle
- McKinney Falls State Park: A 744-acre state park at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek, offering hiking trails, swimming, and camping.
- Circuit of the Americas: Motorsports and entertainment venue in the Del Valle area hosting Formula 1, MotoGP, concerts, and other events.
- Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park: Austin city park on Decker Lake with fishing, kayaking, disc golf, and picnic areas.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Austin's commercial airport, built on the former Bergstrom Air Force Base site. Located adjacent to Del Valle.
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas: Tesla's largest U.S. production facility along SH 130, producing electric vehicles in the Del Valle area.
Major Employers in Del Valle
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas (Electric Vehicle Manufacturing): Tesla's largest U.S. production facility and North American headquarters, located along SH 130 in the Del Valle area.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Aviation / Transportation): Austin's commercial airport, generating approximately 74,000 total jobs and $7.6 billion in economic impact across the region.
- Del Valle ISD (Education): The public school district serving the Del Valle community, operating 15 campuses across 172 square miles.
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Samsung operates a semiconductor fabrication facility in the broader Austin area. A new fab is under construction in nearby Taylor.
Del Valle Schools
Del Valle is served by Del Valle Independent School District, which operates 15 campuses across 172 square miles in southeastern Travis County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Del Valle, Texas?
Del Valle is an unincorporated community in southeastern Travis County, approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Austin. The area is anchored by ZIP code 78617 and the Del Valle Independent School District.
What school district serves Del Valle?
Del Valle Independent School District serves the community with 15 campuses: nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. The district covers 172 square miles in southeastern Travis County and serves approximately 11,811 students.
Is Del Valle part of the City of Austin?
Del Valle is an unincorporated community without its own municipal government. Services are funded through Municipal Utility Districts. While some Del Valle addresses carry an Austin, TX mailing designation, the community is not a municipality.
What major employers are near Del Valle?
Tesla Gigafactory Texas, Tesla's largest U.S. production facility, is located in the Del Valle area along SH 130. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is immediately adjacent. Both are significant employment centers for the community.
What is the history of Del Valle?
Del Valle traces its origins to the mid-1870s, when settlers established a community on land from Santiago Del Valle's 1832 land grant. A post office opened in 1878. Bergstrom Air Force Base operated from 1942 to 1993; the site was converted to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which opened in 1999.