Georgetown
City in Williamson County, Texas
Georgetown is a city in Williamson County, Texas, with 67,176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Serenada, 3.1 miles N.
- 67,176residents (2020 Census)
- 755 ftelevation · 230 m
- 60.5 sq miland area · 156.8 km²
- 1,110 / sq mipopulation density
- 78628main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Georgetown
Georgetown is a city in Texas and the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population was 67,176 at the 2020 census, and according to 2025 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 106,907. It is 30 miles (48 km) north of Austin and is part of the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metropolitan statistical area.
Georgetown has a notable range of Victorian commercial and residential architecture. In 1976, a local historic ordinance was passed to recognize and protect the significance of the historic central business district. In 1977, the Williamson County Courthouse Historical District, containing some 46 contributing structures, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Southwestern University is the oldest university in Texas, founded in 1840. Georgetown is known as the "Red Poppy" Capital of Texas for the red poppy wildflowers planted throughout the city. Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually, is held in April each year on the historic square.
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Living in Georgetown
- Median household income
- $95,062
- Median home value
- $429,100
- Median rent
- $1,795/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Georgetown had 67,176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 67,176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,110 per sq mi (429 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Georgetown at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 67,176 (2020) |
| Land area | 60.52 sq mi (156.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km²) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.6682° N, 97.6988° W |
| ZIP codes | 78628, 78626 |
| Official website | georgetown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4829336 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Georgetown
- Serenada3.1 mi N
- Weir6.4 mi E
- Santa Rita Ranch8.0 mi W
- Round Rock10.0 mi S
- Brushy Creek11.0 mi S
- Jarrell11.0 mi NE
- Sonterra11.5 mi NE
- Leander11.7 mi SW
- Liberty Hill12.3 mi W
- Hutto12.7 mi SE
- Cedar Park13.0 mi SW
- Florence13.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in Williamson County, Texas.
What is the population of Georgetown, TX?
67,176 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, TX?
The main ZIP code is 78628. Other ZIP codes: 78626.
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
755 feet (230 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Georgetown?
Serenada (3.1 mi), Weir (6.4 mi), Santa Rita Ranch (8.0 mi), Round Rock (10.0 mi), Brushy Creek (11.0 mi).
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