Market Overview for Zip Code 78611
There are 166 active listings in Zip Code 78611 with a median list price of $475K and a median sold price of $347K.
Homes average 130 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 17 homes have sold, with 162 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $330.
About Zip Code 78611
ZIP code 78611 covers the city of Burnet and a broad swath of surrounding Burnet County, spanning approximately 274 square miles of land area with an additional 15 square miles of water. The ZIP extends well beyond the incorporated city limits — the city of Burnet itself has a population of about 6,436 (2020 Census), while the broader 78611 area includes approximately 14,839 residents across rural ranchland, lakefront communities near Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake, and unincorporated county land.
Burnet is the county seat of Burnet County, established in 1852 and incorporated in 1883. The city sits at the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 29, approximately 55 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Burnet has been nicknamed the "Bluebonnet Capital of Texas" — a co-designation with Llano County from the 67th Texas Legislature in 1981.
The 78611 area includes access to several of the Texas Highland Lakes, a chain of LCRA hydroelectric reservoirs on the Colorado River. Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes at 22,333 acres, anchors the northern portion of the ZIP. Inks Lake, immediately south of Burnet via Park Road 4, is a constant-level lake popular for recreation. Longhorn Cavern State Park (645 acres) and Inks Lake State Park are both accessible from Burnet via Park Road 4. The terrain is rolling Hill Country limestone with elevations around 1,300 feet, and the area draws buyers seeking lakefront property, Hill Country acreage, and small-town proximity to outdoor recreation.
Living in Zip Code 78611
Burnet serves as the commercial and government center for the surrounding rural area. The historic town square, anchored by the 1937 Burnet County Courthouse built with pink granite veneer, offers shopping, dining, and antique stores. An H-E-B grocery anchors the city's retail corridor along US-281.
Healthcare is provided by Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, a 25-bed critical access hospital with a Level IV trauma center at 3201 S Water Street. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care for the broader Highland Lakes region.
The area is served by Burnet Consolidated ISD (Burnet CISD), which covers over 700 square miles and enrolls approximately 3,235 students across six campuses. Schools physically located within 78611 include RJ Richey Elementary (515 students), Shady Grove Elementary (564), Burnet Middle School (748), Burnet High School (954), and Quest High School (31). Bertram Elementary (423 students) is in adjacent ZIP 78605 but is part of the same district.
The drive to downtown Austin is approximately 55 miles via US-281 to US-183, or via SH-29 to I-35, typically taking 60 to 75 minutes. Marble Falls is about 13 miles south on US-281. Many residents commute to the Austin metro area or work locally in tourism, government, healthcare, and retail.
