Name: Zip Code 78704
Address: Austin

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 78704 offers a peaceful environment with low noise levels and abundant greenery, including about ten public green spaces such as Butler Shores at Town Lake Metro Park. The neighborhood features mature trees lining many streets, contributing to a pleasant outdoor atmosphere. Residents have convenient access to multiple supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, ensuring daily needs and dining options are close by. The area supports easy biking with dedicated infrastructure and straightforward driving routes, including proximity to US Highway 290 and ample parking. Public transit is available through approximately 20 bus lines with nearby stops, enhancing connectivity. Housing options include a mix of large and small apartment buildings, duplexes, and detached homes built mostly since 1981.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 78704 is fairly conducive to bicycling. Zip Code 78704 is also rather suitable for people who get around as pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without needing a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This postal code is moderately car friendly. It is convenient to come across a place to park, and nearby highways, such as I-35, are reasonably easy to reach from any location in this area. However, this postal code is not especially transit friendly. Nonetheless, property owners can rely on Plaza Saltillo Station and Downtown Station on the Red Line. The postal code is connected by about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by.

Services

House buyers in Zip Code 78704 will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short distance away. Furthermore, thanks to 700-odd restaurants and cafes in Zip Code 78704, there is usually a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. Residents can find a fair number of clothing stores within a short distance. Regarding education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to get to without a vehicle from most houses for sale in Zip Code 78704. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Zip Code 78704 has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. The noise levels in Zip Code 78704 are very low, as the streets are usually very tranquil. However, greenery is quite prominent in this area; there are over 100 green spaces nearby for residents to visit, such as Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park and Zilker Botanical Garden, which makes them easy to access from most locations in this area. In addition, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is fairly good. Finally, although this postal code is not known for its lively ambience, finding one of the over 150 bars is very easy as they are generally located around the corner.

Car friendly8.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly4.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance