What city is ZIP code 78605?

ZIP code 78605 is in Bertram, TX (Burnet County).

What county is ZIP code 78605 in?

ZIP code 78605 is mostly in Burnet County, Texas.

How many people live in ZIP code 78605?

About 7,573 people live in the 78605 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 78605

Bertram, TX, Burnet County

Population

7,573

Land area

172sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Bertram

ZIP 78605 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 78605 at a glance

ZIP 78605 (Bertram) is 62% less dense than Texas as a whole.
The median household income is $83,542, 6% above the Texas median of $78,476.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,000 (14% above Texas) and median rent is $1,230 a month.

Local data for ZIP 78605

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 78605, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$83,542

Poverty rate

8.4%

Median home value

$324,000

Prices +2.5% in a year

Median rent

$1,230/mo

Homeownership

86.1%

Bachelor's or higher

16.2%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

36.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

140

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,056

$67.6M annual payroll

PPP loans

$4.7M

133 loans

Campaign donations

$28K

14% D, 45% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 78605, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

539

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,202

5.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 40°F

33.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 78605, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.8%

U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 78605?: ZIP code 78605 is in Bertram, TX (Burnet County).
What county is ZIP code 78605 in?: ZIP code 78605 is mostly in Burnet County, Texas.
How many people live in ZIP code 78605?: About 7,573 people live in the 78605 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.