ZIP Code 78602 Demographics

Bastrop County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78602 compared to county averages.

Total Population

34,978

↓ 64.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$82,500

↑ +2.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$248,700

↑ +5.4% vs county

Median Age

39.4 yrs

↓ +3.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

↑ 37.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78602 compares to Bastrop County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78602 $83k Bastrop $80k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78602 $249k Bastrop $236k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

74.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,198

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78602 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$248,700
Down Payment (20%)$49,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,580P&I: $1258 | Tax: $249 | Ins: $73
Rent (Local Median)
$1,198
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $382/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78602, sorted by distance.

78957 11.9 mi away bastrop county 78659 13.6 mi away bastrop county 78636 66.3 mi away blanco county

About Bastrop County

Bastrop County is located in Texas and has a total population of 98,435. The county's median household income is $80,151 and median home value is $235,900. ZIP code 78602 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Bastrop County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.