City

Bastrop, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bastrop County  ·  Texas

👥35,786Population
💰$86,976Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$310,300Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 35.6%Black: 5.7%Asian: 1%Other: 3%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic35.6%
Black5.7%
Asian1.0%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma436 (2%)
HS Graduate6,288 (28.9%)
Some College3,245 (14.9%)
Associates3,377 (15.5%)
Bachelors2,095 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree6,282 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College14.9%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,976 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$310,300 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,331/mo
Total Housing Units13,485
Vacant Units997

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
70%
About Bastrop, TX

Bastrop is a city in Texas, located in Bastrop County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Bastrop is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,976 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bastrop is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $310,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,331 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bastrop is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.35%).

Bastrop, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Bastrop
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78602 35,786 $86,976 $310,300 $1,331 4.6% 38.6% 69.5%