About Zip Code 78628
Zip code 78628 covers the western and northwestern portions of Georgetown in Williamson County, approximately 30 miles north of downtown Austin. This zip code encompasses many of Georgetown's largest master-planned communities, including Sun City Texas, one of the largest active-adult communities in the state, as well as Berry Creek Country Club, Serenada, Cimarron Hills, and newer developments extending west toward the Hill Country. The terrain in 78628 is more rugged than the eastern side of Georgetown, with Edwards Plateau limestone outcroppings, live oak and juniper woodlands, and Lake Georgetown, a 1,310-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the North Fork of the San Gabriel River, forming the zip code's western boundary.
Real estate in 78628 includes a diverse range of housing types and price points. Sun City Texas, developed by Del Webb, offers age-restricted homes for buyers 55 and older, with prices ranging from $300,000 for smaller garden homes to $600,000 or more for larger single-family plans with golf course views. Berry Creek Country Club homes range from $350,000 to $700,000, with custom-built homes on premium lots exceeding $800,000. Newer master-planned communities such as Rancho Sienna, Woodland Park, and Highlands at Mayfield Ranch offer homes from $350,000 to $600,000 for three- to five-bedroom houses. Acreage properties on the western fringe near Lake Georgetown and the Ronald Reagan corridor range from $500,000 to over $1.5 million for custom homes on 2 to 10 acres with Hill Country views. The median home price in 78628 is approximately $475,000.
Students in 78628 attend Georgetown ISD, which serves approximately 14,000 students and is one of the higher-performing districts in Williamson County. The western Georgetown area is served by multiple elementary campuses including McCoy Elementary, Frost Elementary, and Jo Ann Ford Elementary. Forbes Middle School and Wagner Middle School cover 6th through 8th grade. Georgetown High School and East View High School are the district's two high school campuses, both competing in UIL Class 5A. The district offers over 25 Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs through Temple College and ACC, and career pathways in health sciences, computer science, engineering, and agriculture. The district has added new campuses in recent years to keep pace with enrollment growth on the west side.
Western Georgetown has direct access to I-35 via Williams Drive, University Avenue, and the Ronald Reagan Boulevard corridor, which connects to SH-29 and provides a north-south route on the west side of town. Round Rock is approximately 15 minutes south on I-35, and downtown Austin is 30 to 40 minutes. The Ronald Reagan corridor has become a major commercial growth area, with H-E-B, medical offices, restaurants, and retail centers developed along its length. St. David's Georgetown Hospital and Baylor Scott and White Georgetown are the primary healthcare providers. Lake Georgetown and the surrounding USACE parkland provide significant outdoor recreation, including the 26-mile Good Water Trail, boat ramps, swimming areas, and camping at Cedar Breaks Park, Jim Hogg Park, and Russell Park. Georgetown's historic downtown square is about 10 minutes east.
