About Zip Code 78626
Zip code 78626 covers the eastern and central portions of Georgetown, the county seat of Williamson County, approximately 28 miles north of downtown Austin on Interstate 35. Georgetown has a total population of roughly 75,000, with 78626 covering the historic core, the eastern neighborhoods, and areas extending toward Weir and Walburg. The city was founded in 1848 and is built around one of the best-preserved Victorian-era town squares in Texas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The terrain transitions from Blackland Prairie on the east to Edwards Plateau limestone on the west, with the San Gabriel River flowing through the center of the city. Georgetown has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the United States in recent years.
Real estate in 78626 encompasses the historic district, established neighborhoods, and several master-planned communities on Georgetown's east side. Homes in the historic district near the square range from $300,000 for smaller bungalows to $700,000 or more for restored Victorian and Craftsman-era houses. Established neighborhoods built in the 1990s and 2000s, such as Cimarron Hills and Berry Creek, offer homes from $350,000 to $600,000. Newer master-planned communities on the eastern edge of the zip code, including Somerset Hills and Georgetown Village, list from $300,000 to $500,000 for new construction. Rural acreage on the far eastern fringe toward Weir and Walburg ranges from $400,000 to $900,000 for properties with 5 to 20 acres. The median home price in 78626 is approximately $425,000.
Students in 78626 attend Georgetown ISD, which serves approximately 14,000 students across multiple campuses and has earned recognition as one of the top-performing districts in Williamson County. The district operates nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools: Georgetown High School and East View High School. Georgetown High School competes in UIL Class 5A athletics with strong programs in football, baseball, softball, swimming, and band. East View High School, opened in 2008 to accommodate growth, also competes in 5A. The district offers extensive Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit through Temple College and Austin Community College, International Baccalaureate preparation, and career and technology pathways. Southwestern University, a private liberal arts college founded in 1840, is located within the 78626 zip code and enrolls approximately 1,500 students.
Georgetown's I-35 location provides direct highway access to Round Rock in approximately 10 minutes and downtown Austin in 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. The Georgetown Municipal Airport on the north side of town serves general aviation with a 5,000-foot paved runway. The city has a well-developed commercial base including multiple H-E-B and Walmart locations, Wolf Ranch Town Center with Target, Kohl's, and over 50 retail tenants, and the historic downtown square with independent restaurants, shops, and galleries. St. David's Georgetown Hospital and Baylor Scott and White Georgetown provide full-service medical care. The Blue Hole Park swimming area on the South San Gabriel River, the Good Water Trail around Lake Georgetown, and Inner Space Cavern are among the city's recreational draws.
