Quick answer
Zip 78704 covers South Congress / Bouldin Creek in Austin, TX. 1BR rent citywide: $1,650/mo. Median home: $548K.
TX · Zip Code · 2026
78704 — South Congress / Bouldin Creek
Austin's trendiest residential zip. South Congress Avenue, Barton Springs, Bouldin Creek. Dense bungalows and new builds. Top choice for young professionals.
1BR rent
$1,650/mo
2BR rent
$2,100/mo
Median home
$548K
Walk Score
41/100
Austin Context
No state income tax saves a $90K earner roughly $4,500/year vs California. For tech workers, the cost-to-career ratio beats every other major US city — but only if you can live with car dependency, brutal summers, and a power grid that has a documented failure history.
Top industries
- • Tech
- • Government
- • Healthcare
- • Music / Entertainment
Best for
- • tech workers
- • young professionals
- • outdoor enthusiasts
- • musicians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in zip code 78704?
Zip code 78704 covers South Congress / Bouldin Creek in Austin, TX. Citywide median 1BR rent is $1,650/mo, 2BR $2,100/mo. Austin's trendiest residential zip. South Congress Avenue, Barton Springs, Bouldin Creek. Dense bungalows and new builds. Top choice for young professionals.
What neighborhood is zip code 78704?
Zip code 78704 covers South Congress / Bouldin Creek in Austin, TX. Austin's trendiest residential zip. South Congress Avenue, Barton Springs, Bouldin Creek. Dense bungalows and new builds. Top choice for young professionals.
What is the average rent in 78704?
Rent in 78704 (South Congress / Bouldin Creek, Austin) tracks closely with citywide medians: 1BR around $1,650/mo, 2BR $2,100/mo. South Congress / Bouldin Creek is broadly in line with the citywide median.
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