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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78611

Burnet County

Typical home value

$406,300[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.9%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+43.0%
vs metro
vs state
+55.2%
ZIP 78611 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78611 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78611 is worth $406,300. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,599 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,599[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,792[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Burnet County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
14,560[3]
Median household income
$80,938[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Burnet County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+448[5]
Moved in
2,321
Moved out
1,873

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • BURNET H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · BURNET CISD

    988 students

  • BURNET MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BURNET CISD

    709 students

  • SHADY GROVE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · BURNET CISD

    603 students

  • RJ RICHEY EL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · BURNET CISD

    495 students

  • QUEST H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · BURNET CISD

    31 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$19,185

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,054
Loan principal$325,040
Down payment$81,260
Total interest paid$414,571

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.69
Monthly cost to own$2,708
Monthly rent$1,599

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78611?
The typical home in 78611 is worth $406,300, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78611?
Home values in 78611 are down 1.9% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78611?
A typical home in 78611 rents for about $1,599 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 78611?
The effective property tax rate in 78611 is 0.9% — roughly $3,792 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78611?
ZIP code 78611 has a population of 14,560 and a median household income of $80,938.

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