Zilker
Zilker is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Austin (78704), minutes from Barton Springs, Zilker Park, downtown and South Lamar, with Zilker Elementary and Austin High schools.
Zilker is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Austin (78704), minutes from Barton Springs, Zilker Park, downtown and South Lamar, with Zilker Elementary and Austin High schools.
Zilker is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in all of Austin, and there is a reason it is one of the most popular. From most streets you can be at Barton Springs Pool, downtown, or South 1st and South Lamar within minutes. I lived in the 78704 area for over 10 years, renovated a home here, and raised my girls in South Central Austin. I have sold dozens of homes in Zilker, and I still love the walkability this part of town offers.
Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park. The spring-fed pool, the Great Lawn, Zilker Botanical Garden and the Austin Nature and Science Center are part of everyday life here, not a weekend trip. Zilker Park is also home to Austin City Limits Music Festival each fall.
Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail. The hike-and-bike trail around Lady Bird Lake is a short walk or bike ride away, and so is downtown.
South Lamar and South 1st. Some of Austin's best local restaurants, coffee shops and shopping are minutes away, which is why so many Zilker residents rarely need their car on weekends.
Walkability is the premium. Homes on the streets closest to Zilker Park and Barton Springs command the strongest prices. Two homes of the same size a few blocks apart can sell very differently.
Know the new-build rules. Many Zilker lots are being rebuilt. If you are buying an original home with plans to remodel or build, the City of Austin permitting process matters. I have renovated in 78704 myself, and my background in interior design and custom construction helps clients see the potential and the pitfalls.
Festival season. During ACL weekends, streets near Zilker Park get busy. Most residents love the energy, but it is worth knowing before you buy on a street that leads to the park.
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Q: What schools serve Zilker?
A: Zilker is in Austin ISD. Most homes are zoned to Zilker Elementary, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School. Confirm zoning by address.
Q: How much does a home in Zilker cost?
A: The median sold price is about $1.5 million as of 2026. Condos and smaller original homes can start lower, while new construction near the park often sells well above that.
Q: Is Zilker walkable?
A: Yes. Zilker is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Austin, with Barton Springs, Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake and the South Lamar and South 1st corridors all within minutes.
Q: How far is Zilker from downtown Austin?
A: About five to ten minutes by car, and an easy bike ride across the river.
I know Zilker as a former resident, a renovator and an agent who has sold dozens of homes here. As an Associate Broker with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty and a Platinum Top 50 REALTOR every year since 2012, I show every home personally. To tour Zilker or hear about off-market opportunities, call me at 512-940-5293 or email [email protected].
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9,732 people live in Zilker, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $101,466. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Zilker, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including That Food Truck, Moontower Pie Works, and Gypsetter Traveling Boutique.
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| Dining | 0.7 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.57 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Zilker has 5,660 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Zilker do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,732 people call Zilker home. The population density is 11,295 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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