Austin Neighborhoods
North Loop
Small bungalows and an unmistakably Austin commercial strip.
North Loop is a compact neighborhood just north of Hyde Park, built around the commercial strip of the same name. The housing is mostly small mid-century bungalows and duplexes on modest lots, which has historically made it one of the more attainable entry points into Central Austin. It has also made it a steady redevelopment target, so new construction and original 1940s cottages sit side by side.
- County
- Travis County
- School district
- Austin ISD
- Walk to
- North Loop Boulevard shops, Epoch Coffee, Hyde Park
Living in North Loop
The North Loop commercial strip is the draw: vintage clothing, record stores, bookshops, and coffee that has been there long enough to be an institution. It is the kind of retail that has largely been priced out of the rest of Central Austin, and the neighborhood is protective of it. Everything else is close. Hyde Park is a short walk south, Airport Boulevard and the rail line give access east, and downtown is a manageable bike ride.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Loop in Austin?
North Loop is bounded by 51st Street, Koenig Lane, Airport Boulevard, and Lamar Boulevard, just north of Hyde Park. It is compact, and buyers usually shop it alongside Hyde Park.
What is on North Loop Boulevard?
Vintage clothing, record stores, bookshops, and coffee that has been there long enough to be an institution. It is the kind of independent retail that has largely been priced out of the rest of Central Austin.
What kind of houses are in North Loop?
Mostly small mid-century bungalows and duplexes on modest lots. The duplex stock is worth knowing about: it makes North Loop one of the more practical Central Austin neighborhoods for a buyer who wants rental income on the same property.
What ZIP code is North Loop?
78751. ZIP boundaries and neighborhood boundaries are drawn separately and do not align, so a portal search filtered to one ZIP can hide part of a neighborhood.
Does North Loop have an HOA?
No mandatory neighborhood-wide HOA. The North Loop Neighborhood Association is voluntary. Individual condo and townhome projects within the boundaries may have their own HOA, and some lots carry original deed restrictions, so the title commitment on a specific property governs.
What schools are near North Loop?
Austin ISD assigns schools by street address, and assignments can change. Check the current one for a specific property with Austin ISD School Finder, which is the authoritative source. We do not publish attendance zones, because a zone we printed last year is not a zone you can rely on this year.
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