ZIP Code 78602
standardSource:
Bastrop · Bastrop County · Texas
- Population
- 25,160
- Median income
- $89,968
- Median home value
- $332,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.6%
- Land area
- 501.2 sq mi
50/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
Chicago
ZIP code 78602 in Bastrop, Texas has a population of 25,160. The median household income is $89,968, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $332,600, 20% above the US average. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78602 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 501.2 square miles in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas. The area is home to 25,160 residents, producing a population density of 50 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78602 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78602 sits at $89,968 (19% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,822. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $332,600 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,449 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78602 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78602 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,822
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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