PlainZIP

Georgetown, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78626

Williamson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,996
108/sq mi
$100,431
Median income
$387,700
Median home value
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Georgetown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
108
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78626 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, with 25,996 residents across 241.2 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78626 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,431 (33% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,658. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $387,700 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $1,879 per month, and 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 78626 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 78626

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78626.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78626, Georgetown, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,996

Population

241.2

Area (sq mi)

108

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78626?

33.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 61.0%
African American 6.8%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%

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?

$100,431

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$43,658

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78626 ranks nationally

Georgetown, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$100,431 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,865

Total Housing Units

16,813

Occupied Units

1,052

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$387,700

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$1,879

Median Rent

2010

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

-4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78626 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 230
2021 +20.0% 275
2022 +21.6% 335
2023 +7.4% 360
2024 -4.6% 343

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 1,089 business establishments in ZIP 78626, employing approximately 16,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $974,554,000.

1,089

Businesses

16,460

Employees

$974.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 151 13.9%
Retail trade 127 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 118 10.8%
Construction 115 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 112 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 102 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 6.1%
Finance and insurance 63 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 5.4%
Wholesale trade 47 4.3%
Manufacturing 38 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 31 2.9%
Information 21 1.9%
Educational services 18 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 78626 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78626 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78626 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78626 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78634 Hutto, TX 22,791 8.0 mi
78665 Round Rock, TX 35,985 8.8 mi
78681 Round Rock, TX 50,606 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

78613 standard
Cedar Park, TX
Pop: 65,099
78664 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 52,932
78681 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 50,606
78641 standard
Leander, TX
Pop: 44,295
78665 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 35,985
78729 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 27,108

Related Areas

Williamson County Georgetown, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78626 in? ▼
ZIP code 78626 (Georgetown) is located in Williamson County, Texas. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78626? ▼
ZIP code 78626 in Georgetown, TX has a population of 25,996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78626? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78626 is $100,431, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78626? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78626 is $387,700, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78626? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78626 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78626? ▼
ZIP code 78626 has 1,089 business establishments employing approximately 16,460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78626? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78626 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (151), Retail trade (127), Health care and social assistance (118). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78626? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78626 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78626? ▼
In ZIP code 78626, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78626? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78626 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78626? ▼
In ZIP code 78626, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78626? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78626 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.