ZIP Code 78612
standardSource:
Cedar Creek · Bastrop County · Texas
- Population
- 11,457
- Median income
- $95,496
- Median home value
- $309,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.9%
- Land area
- 243.2 sq mi
47/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
Chicago
ZIP code 78612 in Cedar Creek, Texas has a population of 11,457. The median household income is $95,496, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $309,200, 11% above the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78612 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 243.2 square miles in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas. The area is home to 11,457 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 78612 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78612 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 78612 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bastrop County, so you can benchmark 78612 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 78612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78612.
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Retail trade 28
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 78612, Cedar Creek, 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
11,457
Population
243.2
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78612?
35.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
17.4%
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?
$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
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?
6,168
Total Housing Units
5,850
Occupied Units
318
Vacant Units
3.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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