Since the housing market recovery began in 2013, Austin has seen a steady rise in home sales. According to the Austin Board of Realtors, the demand for Austin homes outweighs property volume as more and more people move here. While growth continues throughout the metropolis, properties in some regions are particularly highly prized. Here we unveil five of the most popular zip codes in Austin, Texas:

1) 78756

Located in the heart of Austin, this zip code consists of the Brentwood, Rosedale and Allandale neighborhoods. Perspective residents will be pleased to find a wonderful blend of older homes and new construction in this highly sought after area. Residents span the generations from University of Texas students to retirees. Old neighborhood highlights include the Dart Bowl, which is known for its homemade enchiladas, the Draught House Pub & Brewery, Fonda San Miguel and The Little Longhorn Saloon. New offerings include the Noble Sandwich Co., the Peached Tortilla and Pinthouse Pizza, which is always packed with customers gulping down craft brews. Families love the five-acre Ramsey Park and Pool now features new playgrounds, in addition to the basketball and tennis courts and swimming pool. The price of living in this wonderful zip code isn’t cheap with the average price for a home here hovering around $445,000.

Dart Bowl is a long time staple of the 78756 zip code. People come for bowling and come back for the delicious house made enchiladas.

2) 78731

The upscale Far West and Northwest Hills areas are favored by parents desiring to send their children to local reputable public schools. Though the homes are older, each was custom built, which gives the neighborhoods distinguished character. The expansive residences here feature manicured landscaping with mature trees and charming winding streets. Locals also have amazing views over the city skyline and the waterfront, which comes with a median price of $620,000.

3) 78705

The Hancock, Heritage, North University, West Campus and Bryker Woods neighborhoods in this zip code are found in the central region of Austin. The housing market features a blend of apartment complexes and family homes that span the gamut of the 20th century. Here, families, students, faculty, blue and white-collar professionals all live in harmony. Along with residential landscaping, the area is bordered by Pease Park and the Shoal Creek Greenbelt offering plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Residents enjoy a small-town atmosphere that includes a wide selection of ethnic restaurants within walking distance. Aster’s serves Ethiopian cuisine while Freedmen’s offers up traditional Texas BBQ. Fans of Asian delights venture to the Thai Kitchen and Sao Paulo’s features a Brazilian-based menu. Homes in this district average $226,500.

The Shoal Creek Greenbelt offers an unexpected retreat in the heart of Austin.

4) 78748

Spacious brick homes constructed in the 1980s and 1990s stand beside newer domiciles in this Austin community. Dittmar Park and a portion of Cherry Creek fall within the zip code that boasts the newly constructed South Austin Beer Garden. On the west end of Manchaca Road lies the 306-acre Slaughter Creek Greenbelt. To the east, residents enjoy the 344-acre Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, which offers barbecue pits, disc golf, horseback-riding trails and tennis courts. Homes here average $250,000.

5) 78757

This laid-back community neighbors 78756 and features an array of appealing bungalows and ranch houses. Crestview, along a portion of Allandale, are among the neighborhoods found here. The area is prized for its selection of eateries, shops and green spaces, which includes burgers at the Hopdoddy or the Top Notch and pizza at the Little Deli. Kids love Terra Toys, while renovators will appreciate the bargain deals at shops like It’s New to Me. The Northwest District Park and Wooten Park offer basketball and volleyball courts, three swimming pools, a soccer field, multipurpose fields, picnic areas and miles of trails. Prospective residents find that homes here average $360,000.