78608 ZIP Code — Briggs, TX

Burnet County, Texas

ZIP code 78608 is located in Briggs, Texas, within Burnet County. It covers approximately 45.36 square miles and serves a population of 298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 737.

About ZIP code 78608

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $265,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,500. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 78608 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

298

population

45.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78608 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78608

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Briggs	Acceptable
Briggs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76539 Kempner (11.7 mi) 76549 Killeen (13.1 mi) 76527 Florence (13.4 mi) 76542 Killeen (13.8 mi) 78605 Bertram (13.8 mi) 78642 Liberty Hill (16 mi) 78611 Burnet (18.3 mi) 78633 Georgetown (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	298
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	45.36 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	30.9267
Longitude	-97.9962
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	737

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.0%	39.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	9.9%	35.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	64.8%	19.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

298

Population

People per sq mi

65.3

Median age

$90,500

Median household income

$52,785

Per capita income

$265,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	48	16.1%
18 and over	250	83.9%
65 and over	154	51.7%
Median age	65.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	291	95.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.3%
Other race	7	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.0%	39.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	9.9%	35.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	64.8%	19.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 15.3%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.3%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	27.4%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$90,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 39.0%

$300k–$500k 26.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	48.3%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.9%
2010–2019	35.8%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	76.3%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	45.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	36.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	45	36.3%
Households with children under 18	21	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	75.0%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.9%	23.0%
Married	61.8%	28.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.9%
Divorced	21.3%	27.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 36.8%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	45.8%
High school	26	54.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Manufacturing 25.7%

Public administration 22.1%

Information 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	41.2%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.1%
Government	37.5%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.7%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	29.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	58.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	298	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	298	100.0%
Born in same state	298	100.0%
Born in different state	215	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	16.1%
Italian	42	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	39	13.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78608

What city is ZIP code 78608 in?

ZIP code 78608 is primarily assigned to Briggs, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78608 in?

ZIP code 78608 falls within Burnet County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78608 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 78608 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78608 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 78608 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78608 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 78608 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 78608 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 78608 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 78608 in?

ZIP code 78608 observes the CST timezone.