Bastrop, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78602
Bastrop County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,160
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,968
- Median income Above-median income area
- $332,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bastrop pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78602 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78602 (Bastrop, TX) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 327.2 in 2023 to 340.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas, with 25,160 residents across 501.2 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,968 (19% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,822. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $332,600 (34% above the average Texas ZIP), while 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,449.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 78602.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bastrop, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78602.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Construction
Construction
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78602, Bastrop, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,160
Population
501.2
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78602?
37.2
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
8.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$89,968
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$38,822
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78602 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Bastrop, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,968 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,323housing units
14,323
Total Housing Units
13,705
Occupied Units
618
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$332,600
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,449
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
341
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+241%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78602 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 212 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 251 |
| 2022 | +29.2% | 324 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 327 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 341 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 828 business establishments in ZIP 78602, employing approximately 10,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $454,397,000.
828
Businesses
10,208
Employees
$454.4M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 123 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 108 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.1% |
| Information | 5 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78602, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,160 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78602 in?
ZIP code 78602 (Bastrop) is located in Bastrop County, Texas. Bastrop County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bastrop-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78602?
ZIP code 78602 in Bastrop, TX has a population of 25,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78602?
The median household income in ZIP 78602 is $89,968, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78602?
The median home value in ZIP 78602 is $332,600, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78602 is White at 66.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78602?
ZIP code 78602 has 828 business establishments employing approximately 10,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78602 are: Retail trade (123), Health care and social assistance (112), Construction (108). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78602 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78602?
In ZIP code 78602, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78602 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78602?
In ZIP code 78602, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78602 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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