| ZIP Code | 78650 |
|---|---|
| City | Mc Dade |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bastrop County |
| Area Code | 512/737 |
| Elevation | 529 ft |
| Latitude | 30.303885 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.218899 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.20 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 26.0% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 58% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 110 (6.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 632 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 152 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 326 (19.8%) |
| Bachelors | 128 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 300 (18.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,071 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,300 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,144/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 974 |
| Vacant Units | 138 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 974 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 138 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
ZIP code 78650 is located in Mc Dade, Texas, within Bastrop County. With a population of 2,679, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 78650 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,071 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78650 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $247,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,144 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 78650 is majority White (54.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.7%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78650 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 78650 in Mc Dade, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,679 residents, a median household income of $66,071, and a median home value of $247,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.