78701 - Downtown Austin
Downtown · Rainey Street · East 6th · West 6th · Warehouse District
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What is 78701 (Downtown Austin)?
ZIP code 78701 covers Downtown's Downtown, Rainey Street, East 6th, West 6th, Warehouse District area. Current median home price is $636K with 211 active listings.
- Neighborhoods: Downtown, Rainey Street, East 6th, West 6th
- Median price: $636K, 211 active listings
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
Neighborhoods in 78701
Walkability in 78701 Downtown Austin
Walk Score
Walker's Paradise
Bike Score
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
Somewhat Walkable
Based on 173 properties in 78701 Downtown Austin. Source: Walk Score.
Austin ISD schools. Walking distance to Lady Bird Lake, 6th Street, the Capitol, and Rainey Street.
For detailed lifestyle guides, see the neighborhood pages above.
78701 Real Estate at a Glance
$636K
Median Price
211
Active Listings
$157K – $14.95M
Price Range
11.5
Months Supply
Homes for sale in 78701
Listed homes in 78701, including homes under contract, by street address.
- 805 Congress Ave
- 811 Congress Ave
- 610 Davis St Unit #5003
- 702 San Antonio St
- 313 W 17th St Unit #2701
- 610 Davis St Unit #4704
- 506 W 14th St Unit #B
- 501 West Ave Unit #3803
- 610 Davis St Unit #3801
- 109 E 10th St
- 504 W 7th St
- 610 Davis St Unit #3804
- 202 Nueces St Unit #1405
- 210 Lavaca St Unit #2505
- 1701 Nueces St
- 501 West Ave Unit #3403
- 301 West Ave Unit #4505
- 210 Lavaca St Unit #2105
- 210 Lavaca St Unit #2706
- 200 Congress Ave Unit #15E
- 98 San Jacinto Blvd Unit #2404
- 610 Davis St Unit #4301
- 222 West Ave Unit #2201
- 222 West Ave Unit #2301
FAQ: 78701 ZIP Code
Common questions about living, schools, and community in this ZIP.
What does U.S. Census data show for 78701?
The 78701 area has 11,824 residents, a median household income of $162,168 (in 2024 dollars), 82.4% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher (the second-highest among the 26 Austin-area ZIP codes we cover with 2020-2024 estimates), 45.3% of occupied homes owner-occupied and 46.3% of workers working from home (the second-highest among the 26 Austin-area ZIP codes we cover with 2020-2024 estimates). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZCTA 78701, the Census area that approximates the ZIP code.
What neighborhoods are in 78701?
78701 includes Downtown, Rainey Street, East 6th, West 6th, Warehouse District. Each neighborhood has its own character, price range, and school zoning. See the neighborhood section above for links to individual guides.
What school district is 78701 in?
School district and campus zoning in 78701 depend on the street address. Confirm the district and campuses for a specific home directly with the district before purchase.
What is the median home price in 78701?
The trailing-12-month median sale price in 78701 is $636K as of Oct 15, 2026. Active listing prices range from $157K to $14.95M.
Is 78701 a good area to live in Austin?
78701 covers Downtown Austin in Downtown. Austin's urban core with luxury high-rises, condos, and lofts. Austin ISD schools.
What is the property tax rate in 78701?
The combined property tax rate in 78701 depends on the city, county, school district and any special districts for each address; the county appraisal district's record for the parcel lists them. File a homestead exemption to reduce the school district portion for your primary residence.
How far is 78701 from downtown Austin?
Drive time from 78701 (Downtown Austin) to downtown Austin varies by location and traffic. Most Austin metro ZIPs are 10-35 minutes off-peak. Keenan Group provides commute analysis to major employment centers as part of every buyer consultation.
Who is the best realtor in 78701?
The Keenan Group at Compass is Austin's #1 real estate team (Austin Board of Realtors 2024), with $1B+ in career sales and 1,000+ transactions. Joe and Cara Keenan have 25+ years of Austin expertise across 78701 and surrounding ZIPs. Contact (512) 415-7653.
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