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 55+ 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 spans several distinct housing types. Sun City Texas, developed by Del Webb, offers age-restricted homes for buyers 55 and older, from smaller garden homes to larger single-family plans with golf course views. Berry Creek Country Club includes custom-built homes on premium lots. Newer master-planned communities such as Rancho Sienna, Woodland Park, and Highlands at Mayfield Ranch offer three- to five-bedroom houses. Acreage properties on the western fringe near Lake Georgetown and the Ronald Reagan corridor sit on 2 to 10 acres with Hill Country views. Current pricing and inventory are shown on the Market Overview tab.
Students in 78628 attend Georgetown ISD, which serves 13,988 students (2025-26) and earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating, 80 out of 100, for 2025-26. 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 comprehensive high school campuses, with Georgetown competing in UIL Class 5A and East View in Class 6A. The district offers Advanced Placement coursework, dual-credit programs through Temple College and ACC, and career pathways in health sciences, computer science, engineering, and agriculture. A 12th elementary and a fifth middle school open in fall 2026 to keep pace with west-side growth.
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, at 2000 Scenic Drive, is the area's acute-care hospital, and Baylor Scott & White operates outpatient clinics along Williams Drive and SH-29. 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.
Living in Zip Code 78628
The population of 78628 is shaped by the presence of Sun City Texas, a gated 55+ community that the community association reports houses about 17,000 residents. Outside Sun City, the housing is a mix of newer master-planned construction in Rancho Sienna, Berry Creek, and Woodland Park and custom homes on larger lots near Lake Georgetown. Sun City residents pay HOA fees in addition to property taxes. The western Georgetown area has city water and sewer service in most subdivisions, though more rural properties on the far western edge may rely on wells. The Ronald Reagan corridor provides access to grocery stores, medical offices, and restaurants without requiring a trip into the historic town center.
Daily life in 78628 varies significantly depending on neighborhood. Sun City residents have access to three 18-hole golf courses, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and amenity centers, tennis and pickleball courts, and a large slate of resident-run clubs ranging from woodworking to photography. Berry Creek Country Club offers a private 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse restaurant for members. Residents of newer communities like Rancho Sienna use community amenity centers with pools, playgrounds, and trail systems. Lake Georgetown is the primary outdoor recreation destination, with the Good Water Trail providing 26 miles of hiking and mountain biking through oak woodlands and along limestone bluffs overlooking the lake. Cedar Breaks Park on the lake's south shore has a swimming beach, boat ramp, and camping. Georgetown's downtown square, about 10 minutes east, offers restaurants, shops, the Georgetown Palace Theatre, and seasonal events including the Red Poppy Festival in April and Christmas Stroll in December.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is zip code 78628?
Zip code 78628 covers the western and northwestern portions of Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County about 30 miles north of Austin. It includes Sun City Texas, Berry Creek, Lake Georgetown, and the Ronald Reagan corridor.
What do homes cost in 78628?
Current median price and active listing counts are shown on the Market Overview tab.
What school district is 78628 in?
Zip code 78628 is served by Georgetown ISD, which enrolls 13,988 students (2025-26) across 22 campuses. The district earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating, 80 out of 100, for 2025-26.
What is Sun City Texas?
Sun City Texas is a Del Webb 55+ community that the community association reports houses about 17,000 residents. It features three golf courses — Legacy Hills, White Wing, and Cowan Creek — pools, fitness and amenity centers, tennis and pickleball courts, and a large slate of resident-run clubs.
How far is western Georgetown from Austin?
Western Georgetown in the 78628 zip code is approximately 30 to 40 minutes from downtown Austin via I-35. Round Rock is about 15 minutes south, and Georgetown's historic downtown square is about 10 minutes east.
