Old West Austin
Old West Austin is in Travis County, ZIP code 78703, on a plateau just west of downtown Austin. The Old West Austin Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 and is made up of three neighborhoods: Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, and Bryker Woods, developed between 1886 and 1953. It is zoned to Austin ISD's Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School.
ZIP Code: 78703
County: Travis County
Neighborhoods: Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, and Bryker Woods
Median Household Income (78703): approximately $153,000
School District: Austin Independent School District (Casis, O. Henry, Austin High)
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A National Register historic district of early automobile suburbs, minutes from downtown on the plateau above Shoal Creek
Old West Austin sits on a plateau between MoPac Expressway and Lamar Boulevard, a short drive from both the University of Texas campus and downtown. The three neighborhoods that make up the district, Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, and Bryker Woods, were developed between 1886 and 1953 as some of the city's first automobile suburbs, and the district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Homes commonly feature covered porches, columns, and paneled windows from that era, with most owners keeping the historic exterior intact while modernizing interiors.
Life in Old West Austin moves between a quiet, tree-lined residential feel and quick access to the busier parts of the city. Mornings are active with school and work commutes, while afternoons bring neighbors out for errands, coffee, or a walk along Shoal Creek. The median household income across ZIP code 78703 is approximately $153,000, well above the citywide median. Source: U.S. Census Bureau data via incomebyzipcode.com, 2026. The area's mix of century-old canopy trees and mild year-round weather keeps lawns and landscaping green for most of the year.
Old West Austin is close to some of the city's most established restaurants and shops. For breakfast or lunch, Swedish Hill serves fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches, and deli fare in a casual bakery-cafe setting.
For more eclectic morning fare, Pecan Square Cafe serves seasonal breakfast and lunch dishes with outdoor seating and skyline views.
For seafood, Clark's Oyster Bar, which opened in the Old West Austin neighborhood in 2012, serves oysters, crudo, and a well-known lobster roll from a marble raw bar.
For gifts, The Menagerie has served the neighborhood since 1978 with fine jewelry, china, and bridal registry, now located at The Carillon on Exposition Boulevard. For a more residential shopping experience, Kerbey Lane Village in nearby Bryker Woods is a cluster of cottage-style shops including home and garden boutiques and Tiny's Milk and Cookies bakery.
The neighborhood's main green space is Pease District Park, an 84-acre park along Shoal Creek. Its southern entrance, Kingsbury Commons, was renovated with a new playground, an interactive water feature, a basketball court, and a distinctive treehouse observation pod.
Homes throughout Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, and Bryker Woods date mainly from the 1920s through the 1950s, with covered porches, columns, and paneled windows typical of the era. Most owners preserve the historic exterior while modernizing interiors and systems. Contact Austin real estate agent Kumara Wilcoxon for current comparables and available listings in Old West Austin, including off-market opportunities.
Old West Austin is in Travis County, Texas, within ZIP code 78703, on a plateau just west of downtown Austin.
The Old West Austin Historic District is within ZIP code 78703, shared with Clarksville and the West Line Historic District.
Yes. Old West Austin is a National Register historic district known for tree-lined streets, a short commute to downtown and the University of Texas, and a top Austin ISD school feeder, though most homes require buyers to be comfortable with early 20th century architecture and lot sizes.
The Old West Austin Historic District is composed of three neighborhoods: Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, and Bryker Woods, developed between 1886 and 1953.
Old West Austin is zoned to Austin Independent School District, typically Casis Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School, though buyers should confirm assignment by exact address.
Kumara Wilcoxon, Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Kumara Wilcoxon has more than 20 years of experience in Austin luxury real estate and has been ranked the number one residential real estate agent in Austin by the Austin Business Journal for multiple consecutive years. She has closed over $2 billion in career sales and is a member of Austin's Elite 25 and the Sotheby's International Realty Luxury League, with deep familiarity with the Old West Austin, Tarrytown, and Clarksville corridors.
1. Historic district designation, boundaries, and development dates: National Register of Historic Places listing, Old West Austin Historic District (2003), and Wikipedia summary of the NRHP nomination.
2. School zoning: Austin ISD school locator and neighborhood guide cross-references for Pemberton Heights and Tarrytown, 2026.
3. Median household income, ZIP 78703: U.S. Census Bureau data via incomebyzipcode.com, 2026.
4. Park details: Pease Park Conservancy, Kingsbury Commons, 2026.
22,484 people live in Old West Austin, where the median age is 40.9 and the average individual income is $125,826. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Old West Austin has 11,497 households, with an average household size of 1.92. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Old West Austin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 22,484 people call Old West Austin home. The population density is 3,999 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Old West Austin, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Sticky Toffee Pudding Company, Casis Shopping Center, and Lane-Knight.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.02 miles | 17 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.76 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.14 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.04 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.02 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.25 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.3 miles | 90 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.07 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.21 miles | 23 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.36 miles | 62 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.41 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
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