Market Overview for Zip Code 78608
There are 6 active listings in Zip Code 78608 with a median list price of $925K and a median sold price of $810K.
Homes average 98 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 6 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $322.
About Zip Code 78608
ZIP code 78608 covers the unincorporated community of Briggs and surrounding rural land in northeastern Burnet County, spanning approximately 45 square miles. The broader ZIP area includes approximately 519 residents (2020 Census ZCTA), while the Briggs census-designated place itself has a population of about 101.
Briggs is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and FM 2657 in the northeastern corner of Burnet County. The community was first settled in the 1850s and went through several name changes — Springs, then Gum Springs, then Taylors Gin — before being renamed Briggs on June 21, 1898. A post office was established on March 27, 1888. The community reached a peak population of 520 in 1936 before declining as residents moved to larger towns. The Briggs school consolidated with the Burnet school district in 1969.
The 78608 area is notable as the location of Firefly Aerospace's manufacturing and test facility, known as the "Rocket Ranch." The approximately 200-acre campus includes 207,000 square feet of manufacturing space and serves as a production site for launch vehicles under contracts with NASA and Northrop Grumman. The terrain is gently rolling ranchland typical of the eastern Hill Country transition zone, with scattered live oak, mesquite, and native grasses.
Living in Zip Code 78608
The 78608 area is deeply rural, with no incorporated municipality, no commercial district, and minimal services within the ZIP itself. The nearest towns for groceries, gas, dining, and retail are Burnet (about 20 miles southwest on SH-29) and Lampasas (about 22 miles north on US-183). Georgetown is accessible to the southeast via back roads and SH-29.
The area is served by Burnet Consolidated ISD (Burnet CISD), after the local Briggs school consolidated with the Burnet district in 1969. Students travel to Burnet for all grade levels, attending Burnet CISD campuses that collectively enroll approximately 3,235 students.
The drive to downtown Austin is approximately 60 miles, typically taking about 70 minutes. US-183 provides the most direct route south toward Cedar Park and Austin. Most residents are engaged in ranching, work at the Firefly Aerospace facility, or commute to the Burnet or Austin metro areas. The area offers large-acreage properties at relatively lower price points compared to closer-in Hill Country communities.
Things to Do in Zip Code 78608
- Firefly Aerospace Campus Tours: Firefly Aerospace operates its Rocket Ranch manufacturing facility on approximately 200 acres in the Briggs area, producing launch vehicles for NASA and commercial customers.
- Longhorn Cavern State Park: Located about 20 miles southwest near Burnet, this 645-acre day-use park features guided underground cavern tours through Ellenburger limestone. Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971.
- Inks Lake State Park: About 25 miles southwest, this state park on a constant-level Highland Lake offers camping, swimming, fishing, and boating.
- Lake Buchanan: The largest of the Highland Lakes (22,333 acres), accessible about 25 miles west, offering fishing, boating, birdwatching, and eagle-season cruises from November through February.
- Burnet Town Square: The historic downtown square in nearby Burnet offers shopping, dining, and antiques around the 1937 county courthouse. About 20 miles southwest.
Major Employers in Zip Code 78608
- Firefly Aerospace (Aerospace manufacturing): Launch vehicle manufacturer operating a roughly 200-acre campus with 207,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Approximately 300 of the company's 700 employees work at this facility.
- Burnet CISD (Education): Public school district serving the Briggs area since 1969, with campuses in Burnet and Bertram.
- Agriculture and ranching (Agriculture): Cattle ranching and farming operations across the 45-square-mile ZIP area.
Zip Code 78608 Schools
The 78608 area is served by Burnet Consolidated ISD (Burnet CISD). The local Briggs school consolidated with the Burnet district in 1969. All students travel to campuses in Burnet or Bertram.
School District: Burnet CISD
Public Schools
- RJ Richey Elementary / Shady Grove Elementary / Bertram Elementary - Students attend one of three Burnet CISD elementary campuses depending on zone assignment. Approximate combined enrollment: 1,502 students.
- Burnet Middle School - Approximately 748 students, grades 6-8, located in Burnet.
- Burnet High School - Approximately 954 students, grades 9-12, located in Burnet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ZIP code 78608?
ZIP 78608 covers the unincorporated community of Briggs and surrounding rural land in northeastern Burnet County. The area spans approximately 45 square miles with about 519 residents. It is notable as the location of Firefly Aerospace's manufacturing facility.
What is Firefly Aerospace in Briggs?
Firefly Aerospace operates its Rocket Ranch manufacturing and test facility on approximately 200 acres in the Briggs area. The campus includes 207,000 square feet of manufacturing space where launch vehicles are produced under contracts with NASA and Northrop Grumman. Approximately 300 of the company's 700 employees work at this facility.
What school district serves the 78608 area?
The area is served by Burnet Consolidated ISD (Burnet CISD). The local Briggs school consolidated with the Burnet district in 1969. Students travel to Burnet or Bertram for all grade levels.
How far is Briggs from Austin?
Briggs is approximately 60 miles north-northwest of downtown Austin via US-183. The drive typically takes about 70 minutes. The nearest towns for services are Burnet (about 20 miles southwest) and Lampasas (about 22 miles north).
Is Briggs incorporated?
No. Briggs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Burnet County with no municipal government. The community falls under Burnet County governance.