Sunset Valley Texas Map

About Sunset Valley, Texas

Sunset Valley is a locality in Travis County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 814. The population density is 197.2 people per km². Sunset Valley is located at 30.2258°N, 97.8036°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78745.

Sunset Valley unfolds in a gentle, rolling landscape, where the Texas sun, especially in the late afternoon, paints the undulating terrain in hues of gold and amber. It lies 4.6 miles south-west of Austin, TX (from Austin, TX: bearing 232°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Del Valle. Cedar trees, their aromatic presence a constant companion, dot the hillsides, interspersed with the resilient scrub of native grasses that hold fast to the earth. The air here carries a faint, dry warmth, a whisper of the vastness beyond, and the occasional call of a scissortail flycatcher punctuates the quiet. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by countless seasons, its contours inviting a slower, more deliberate pace of observation. Historically, this region of Travis County has been shaped by the fertile soil and the capricious nature of the seasons, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and an appreciation for the land's bounty. Though not a center of heavy industry, Sunset Valley's economy has long been tied to the cultivation of the land, with a legacy of small farms and ranches that once defined its character. Today, that connection persists, albeit with a modern overlay, as residents find a unique balance between preserving the rural aesthetic and embracing the conveniences of proximity to larger urban centers. The quiet hum of everyday life here is punctuated by the infrequent rumble of a truck on a distant road, a reminder of the connections that bind this peaceful pocket of Texas to the wider world.

About This Sunset Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sunset Valley, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.225765, -97.803617. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sunset Valley and Travis County.

Detailed location data for Sunset Valley includes the ZIP code (78745), telephone area code (512, 737), county seat of Travis County (Austin), and school district assignment (Austin Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sunset Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.