78704 - South Austin / Zilker
Zilker · Barton Hills · Travis Heights · Bouldin Creek · South Congress
#1 ABoR Team 2024$1B+ Career Sales1,000+ Homes Sold
What is 78704 (South Austin / Zilker)?
ZIP code 78704 covers South Austin's Zilker, Barton Hills, Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, South Congress area. Current median home price is $1.10M with 130 active listings.
- Neighborhoods: Zilker, Barton Hills, Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek
- Median price: $1.10M, 130 active listings
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
Neighborhoods in 78704
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Walkability in 78704 South Austin / Zilker
Walk Score
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
Very Walkable
Transit Score
Car-Dependent
Based on 196 properties in 78704 South Austin / Zilker. Source: Walk Score.
Austin ISD schools, 10 minutes to downtown. Home to Barton Springs Pool, the Butler Trail, and Austin's densest concentration of independent restaurants.
For detailed lifestyle guides, see the neighborhood pages above.
78704 Real Estate at a Glance
$1.10M
Median Price
130
Active Listings
$300K – $5.95M
Price Range
4.5
Months Supply
78704 luxury homes sell at a median of $587/sqft over the trailing 12 months - part of Austin's luxury market tracked by the Keenan Luxury Market Index.
- 4.5
- months supply
Homes for sale in 78704
Listed homes in 78704, including homes under contract, by street address.
- 1407 Newning Ave
- 2216 S 1st St
- 2141 Barton Hills Dr
- 2013 Holland Ave
- 2404 Arpdale St
- 1709 Valeria St
- 800 W James St
- 1304 Folts Ave
- 706 Barton Blvd
- 2448 S 1st St
- 2301 Westworth Cir
- 1110 Travis Heights Blvd
- 1201 Kenwood Ave
- 1700 S 6th St
- 1303 1/2 Hillside Ave
- 2309 S 4th St
- 1915 Brackenridge St
- 221 Park Ln
- 1804 S 6th St
- 1800 Brackenridge St
- 616 W Monroe St
- 2707 E Side Dr
- 1107 Folts Ave
- 2414 Kinney Rd
FAQ: 78704 ZIP Code
Common questions about living, schools, and community in this ZIP.
What does U.S. Census data show for 78704?
The 78704 area has 50,688 residents, a median household income of $106,897 (in 2024 dollars), 70.5% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% of occupied homes owner-occupied and 39.3% of workers working from home. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZCTA 78704, the Census area that approximates the ZIP code.
What neighborhoods are in 78704?
78704 includes Zilker, Barton Hills, Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, South Congress. 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 78704 in?
School district and campus zoning in 78704 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 78704?
The trailing-12-month median sale price in 78704 is $1.10M as of Oct 27, 2026. Active listing prices range from $300K to $5.95M.
Is 78704 a good area to live in Austin?
78704 covers South Austin / Zilker in South Austin. Austin's largest and most diverse south-side ZIP covering Zilker, Barton Hills, Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, and South Congress. Austin ISD schools, 10 minutes to downtown.
What is the property tax rate in 78704?
The combined property tax rate in 78704 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 78704 from downtown Austin?
Drive time from 78704 (South Austin / Zilker) 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 78704?
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 78704 and surrounding ZIPs. Contact (512) 415-7653.
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