ZIP Code 78626
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Georgetown · Williamson County · Texas
- Population
- 25,996
- Median income
- $100,431
- Median home value
- $387,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.0%
- Land area
- 241.2 sq mi
108/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.5
Chicago
ZIP code 78626 in Georgetown, Texas has a population of 25,996. The median household income is $100,431, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $387,700, 39% above the US average. 36.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78626 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 241.2 square miles in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas. The area is home to 25,996 residents, producing a population density of 108 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 78626 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78626 sits at $100,431 (33% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,658. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 78626 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 78626
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78626.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
151 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 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 78626, Georgetown, 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
25,996
Population
241.2
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78626?
33.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
15.1%
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?
$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
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?
17,865
Total Housing Units
16,813
Occupied Units
1,052
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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