PlainZIP

Cedar Creek, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78612

Bastrop County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,457
47/sq mi
$95,496
Median income
$309,200
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cedar Creek pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78612 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, home to 11,457 residents across 243.2 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,496 (26% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,814. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $309,200 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,481 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bastrop County, letting you compare 78612 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 78612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Creek, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78612.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 78612, Cedar Creek, 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

11,457

Population

243.2

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78612?

35.5

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%

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?

$95,496

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$35,814

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

38.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78612 ranks nationally

Cedar Creek, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,496 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,168

Total Housing Units

5,850

Occupied Units

318

Vacant Units

3.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$309,200

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,481

Median Rent

2001

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)

348

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+248%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78612 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 215
2021 +21.4% 261
2022 +23.2% 321
2023 +3.9% 334
2024 +4.2% 348

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 233 business establishments in ZIP 78612, employing approximately 1,962 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,259,000.

233

Businesses

1,962

Employees

$98.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 78 33.5%
Retail trade 28 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 6.0%
Manufacturing 10 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 4.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 3.9%
Wholesale trade 8 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.6%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Finance and insurance 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78612 vs 78617 →

ZIP 78612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78612 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78612 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78612 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78617 Del Valle, TX 22,210 7.5 mi
78725 Austin, TX 6,083 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bastrop County

78602 standard
Bastrop, TX
Pop: 25,160
78621 standard
Elgin, TX
Pop: 21,659
78957 standard
Smithville, TX
Pop: 9,067
78659 standard
Paige, TX
Pop: 2,903
78662 standard
Red Rock, TX
Pop: 2,268
78650 standard
Mc Dade, TX
Pop: 1,599

Related Areas

Bastrop County Cedar Creek, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78612 in? ▼
ZIP code 78612 (Cedar Creek) 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 78612? ▼
ZIP code 78612 in Cedar Creek, TX has a population of 11,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78612 is $95,496, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78612 is $309,200, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78612 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78612? ▼
ZIP code 78612 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 1,962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78612 are: Construction (78), Retail trade (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78612 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 78612? ▼
In ZIP code 78612, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 78612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78612 is 38.7 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 78612? ▼
In ZIP code 78612, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78612 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.