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Burnet County, TX
9 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Burnet County, Texas.
Population
52,652
Land area
995sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Burnet County
Burnet County at a glance
- Burnet County is 54% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,732, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $344,000 (21% above Texas) and median rent is $1,319 a month.
- Its largest cities are Marble Falls (7,752), Burnet (6,732) and Granite Shoals (5,328).
Local data for Burnet County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burnet County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,732
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$344,000
Prices -3.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,319/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.5%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,757), German Americans (7,969), Irish Americans (5,635).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,381
17,073 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,613
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $8,972 per person
PPP loans
$73.2M
1,282 loans, 9,093 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$262K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Burnet County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burnet County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
539
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1,202
5.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burnet County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Burnet County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Burnet County, TX?
- Marble Falls is the largest city or town in Burnet County, with about 7,752 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Burnet County?
- Burnet County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78605, 78608, 78611, 78654.
- What is the population of Burnet County, TX?
- About 52,652 people live in Burnet County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Burnet County?
- Burnet County borders Travis County, Williamson County, Bell County, Lampasas County, Llano County, Blanco County, San Saba County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023