Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,703 (4.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 17,821 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 9,206 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 10,410 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 4,547 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,514 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,781 ▲ 12% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $273,959 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,356/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 39,048 |
| Vacant Units | 3,224 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bastrop County is located in Texas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 103,440 residents. With a median age of 37.78, it is a relatively young county.
Bastrop County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $85,781 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Bastrop County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $273,959 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,355. Homeownership rates are high at 76.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Bastrop County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.4%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Bastrop County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78602 | Bastrop | 35,786 | $86,976 | $310,300 | $1,331 | 4.6% | 38.6% |
| 78612 | Cedar Creek | 19,830 | $90,925 | $239,100 | $1,642 | 5.7% | 26.7% |
| 78621 | Elgin | 27,860 | $88,246 | $262,300 | $1,317 | 5.2% | 31.3% |
| 78650 | Mc Dade | 2,679 | $66,071 | $247,300 | $1,144 | 7.7% | 26.0% |
| 78659 | Paige | 2,898 | $100,625 | $332,800 | — | 2.5% | 41.2% |
| 78662 | Red Rock | 3,147 | $95,238 | $243,800 | $962 | 5.0% | 20.3% |
| 78953 | Rosanky | 958 | $88,852 | $267,400 | — | 3.6% | 25.6% |
| 78957 | Smithville | 10,282 | $62,796 | $246,500 | $1,169 | 4.3% | 34.8% |