ZIP Code 78957
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Smithville · Bastrop County · Texas
- Population
- 9,067
- Median income
- $69,149
- Median home value
- $259,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.1%
- Land area
- 484.9 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
Chicago
ZIP code 78957 in Smithville, Texas has a population of 9,067. The median household income is $69,149, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $259,900, 7% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78957 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 484.9 square miles in Smithville, Bastrop County, Texas. The area is home to 9,067 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 78957 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78957 sits at $69,149 (9% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,157. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $259,900 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,383 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78957 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bastrop County, so you can benchmark 78957 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 78957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78957.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 78957, Smithville, 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
9,067
Population
484.9
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78957?
41.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
7.6%
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?
$69,149
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$37,157
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 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?
4,812
Total Housing Units
4,198
Occupied Units
614
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,900
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$1,383
Median Rent
1987
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
-7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
320
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+220%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78957 have decreased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 224 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 262 |
| 2022 | +25.2% | 328 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 346 |
| 2024 | -7.4% | 320 |
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 180 business establishments in ZIP 78957, employing approximately 1,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,895,000.
180
Businesses
1,126
Employees
$48.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 78957 vs 78963 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78963 | West Point, TX | 909 | 10.7 mi |
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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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