ZIP Code 78611
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Burnet · Burnet County · Texas
- Population
- 12,977
- Median income
- $80,938
- Median home value
- $319,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.6%
- Land area
- 720.9 sq mi
18/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.2
Chicago
ZIP code 78611 in Burnet, Texas has a population of 12,977. The median household income is $80,938, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $319,300, 15% above the US average. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78611 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 720.9 square miles in Burnet, Burnet County, Texas. The area is home to 12,977 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78611 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78611 sits at $80,938 (7% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $41,638. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $319,300 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,035 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78611 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78611 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78611.
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78611, Burnet, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,977
Population
720.9
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78611?
48.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
5.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$80,938
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$41,638
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,592
Total Housing Units
5,873
Occupied Units
1,719
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$319,300
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$1,035
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
352
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+252%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78611 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 230 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 250 |
| 2022 | +31.3% | 329 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 338 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 352 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 380 business establishments in ZIP 78611, employing approximately 3,931 people with a combined annual payroll of $200,304,000.
380
Businesses
3,931
Employees
$200.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 63 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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