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 High-density area
- $100,431
- Median income Above-median income area
- $387,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78626 (Georgetown, TX) fell -4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 359.7 in 2023 to 343.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,658. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $387,700 (57% above the average Texas ZIP), while 61.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,879.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 78626 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$43,658
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78626 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Georgetown, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,431 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,865housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 78681
Round Rock (78681)
50,606 residents
- 78665
Round Rock (78665)
35,985 residents
- 78626
Georgetown (78626)
25,996 residents
- 78634
Hutto (78634)
22,791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78626 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78626 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78681
Round Rock (78681)
$137,819 median income
- 78665
Round Rock (78665)
$122,680 median income
- 78634
Hutto (78634)
$114,426 median income
- 78626
Georgetown (78626)
$100,431 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78626, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,996 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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