Paige, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78659
Bastrop County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,903
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $89,808
- Median income Above-median income area
- $349,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paige pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78659 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78659 covers 293.2 square miles in Paige, Bastrop County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,903 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78659 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,808 (19% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,289. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $349,700 (41% above the average Texas ZIP), while 94.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bastrop County, so 78659 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 78659
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paige, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78659.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 78659, Paige, 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
2,903
Population
293.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78659?
48.0
Median Age
59.4%
Male
40.6%
Female
6.9%
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?
$89,808
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$44,289
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78659 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Paige, 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)
$89,808 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
1,344housing units
1,344
Total Housing Units
1,098
Occupied Units
246
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,700
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
2007
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 78659, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,111,000.
48
Businesses
251
Employees
$9.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 20.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.3% |
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 78659 vs 78650 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78650 | Mc Dade, TX | 1,599 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78659, 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 (2,903 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 78659 in?
ZIP code 78659 (Paige) 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 78659?
ZIP code 78659 in Paige, TX has a population of 2,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78659?
The median household income in ZIP 78659 is $89,808, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78659?
The median home value in ZIP 78659 is $349,700, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78659?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78659 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78659?
ZIP code 78659 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78659?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78659 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78659?
In ZIP code 78659, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78659?
In ZIP code 78659, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78659?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78659 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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