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. The Census Bureau estimated Georgetown's population at 101,344 as of July 1, 2024, up from 67,176 in the 2020 Census, 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 a Victorian-era town square 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 was the fastest-growing U.S. city with at least 50,000 residents in the Census Bureau's 2022 estimates, growing 14.4 percent that year, and grew a further 10.6 percent in 2023.
Real estate in 78626 encompasses the historic district, established neighborhoods, and several master-planned communities on Georgetown's east side. The historic district near the square holds restored Victorian and Craftsman-era houses alongside smaller bungalows. Established neighborhoods built in the 1990s and 2000s include Cimarron Hills and Berry Creek. Newer master-planned communities on the eastern edge of the zip code include Somerset Hills and Georgetown Village. Rural acreage of roughly 5 to 20 acres sits on the far eastern fringe toward Weir and Walburg. Current listing prices and the median for the zip are shown on the Market Overview tab.
Students in 78626 attend Georgetown ISD, which serves 13,988 students (2025-26) across 22 campuses and earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating for 2025-26 (80 of 100), up from C / 76 of 100 for 2024-25. TEA counts 22 GISD campuses for 2025-26: eleven elementary schools, five middle schools, and five high school campuses, the two comprehensive ones being 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, competes in Class 6A. 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 enrolled 1,434 students in fall 2025.
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, a 118-bed acute-care hospital at 2000 Scenic Drive, is the city's hospital; Baylor Scott & White operates outpatient clinics and urgent care in Georgetown as departments of its Round Rock medical center. 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.
Living in Zip Code 78626
78626 mixes student housing near Southwestern University, newer subdivisions on the eastern edge, and the historic core, with the Sun City Texas development just west of the zip code boundary. Median household income is approximately $75,000, with higher incomes in the Berry Creek and Cimarron Hills areas and more moderate incomes in the older neighborhoods east of I-35. The Sun City Texas master-planned community just west of the zip code boundary is a Del Webb age-restricted (55+) development, and the city's downtown and healthcare facilities are within a short drive of it. Homeownership rates in 78626 are approximately 65 percent, with a growing rental market in apartment complexes near Wolf Ranch and along the I-35 corridor. Combined property tax rates under Williamson County, the City of Georgetown and Georgetown ISD run near $2.10 per $100 of assessed valuation. The city provides municipal water and sewer service within the city limits, drawing water from Lake Georgetown and the Edwards Aquifer.
Daily life in Georgetown centers on the historic town square and the city's extensive parks and trail system. The square has over 40 independent businesses including restaurants like Dos Salsas, the Hollow, and Wildfire, alongside antique shops, boutiques, and the Georgetown Art Center. The Georgetown Palace Theatre stages musicals and plays year-round in a restored 1920s theater on the square. The San Gabriel River runs through town with the Blue Hole Park offering a natural limestone swimming area with diving platforms and rope swings. The Good Water Trail, a 26-mile multi-use path circling Lake Georgetown, is one of the longer continuous trail systems in the Austin metro. The annual Red Poppy Festival in April celebrates Georgetown's designation as the Red Poppy Capital of Texas with a downtown street festival, live music, parade, and craft vendors. Inner Space Cavern, a commercial cave discovered during I-35 construction in 1963, offers guided tours year-round. Berry Springs Park, a Williamson County park, has a spring-fed pool, nature trails, and a playground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is zip code 78626?
Zip code 78626 covers the eastern and central portions of Georgetown, Texas, the Williamson County seat, approximately 28 miles north of downtown Austin on Interstate 35.
What do homes cost in 78626?
78626 spans the Victorian and Craftsman-era historic district near the square, established 1990s and 2000s neighborhoods such as Cimarron Hills and Berry Creek, newer master-planned communities on the eastern edge, and rural acreage toward Weir and Walburg. Current listing prices and the median for the zip are shown on the Market Overview tab.
What school district is 78626 in?
Zip code 78626 is served by Georgetown ISD, a district of 13,988 students (2025-26) across 22 campuses. Georgetown ISD earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating (80 of 100) for 2025-26.
How far is Georgetown from Austin?
Georgetown is approximately 30 to 40 minutes from downtown Austin via I-35, depending on traffic conditions. Round Rock is about 10 minutes to the south.
What is on the Georgetown town square?
The Georgetown town square is a National Register-listed Victorian-era commercial district with over 40 independent restaurants, shops, antique stores, galleries, and the Georgetown Palace Theatre. The Williamson County courthouse sits at the center.
