The 78628 ZIP code covers a big chunk of Georgetown, Texas, about 30 miles north of Austin, and it’s one of the few places I show buyers where the historic downtown square isn’t just for tourists. It’s the actual heart of daily life, with the Williamson County Courthouse, local shops, and restaurants all still doing business around it.
I’m Robbie English, REALTOR and Broker at Uncommon Realty, and I work with buyers throughout Georgetown, including the neighborhoods that fall inside 78628.
What Makes Georgetown Different
Georgetown holds the official title of “Red Poppy Capital of Texas,” and the annual Red Poppy Festival on the downtown square every April is genuinely one of the bigger community events in Williamson County, and it’s worth knowing about even if you’re not moving here for the festival itself. The San Gabriel River runs through town and feeds into Lake Georgetown just west of downtown, giving residents kayaking, hiking, and swimming options that a lot of Austin-area suburbs don’t have. Georgetown ISD serves most of the 78628 area, though as with any ZIP code, I’d confirm the assigned campus for a specific address before you get attached to a school.
Housing Options in 78628
78628 covers a wide range of housing, from historic homes near the downtown square to newer subdivisions on the edges of town. If you want an active-adult, amenity-rich community, Sun City Georgetown is the best-known option in the area. If you’re looking for a more traditional family neighborhood with a golf course nearby, Berry Creek is worth a look. And if you want to compare 78628 against Georgetown as a whole, my Georgetown TX real estate guide covers the rest of the city’s neighborhoods.
Georgetown’s cost of living runs lower than Austin’s, and that gap is one of the main reasons buyers are willing to make the 30-mile drive. Get pre-approved before you start touring so you know exactly what that tradeoff looks like for your budget.
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