City

Smithville, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bastrop County  ·  Texas

👥10,282Population
💰$62,796Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$246,500Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 20.8%Black: 8.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic20.8%
Black8.1%
Asian0.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma256 (3.9%)
HS Graduate1,747 (26.4%)
Some College1,290 (19.5%)
Associates1,014 (15.3%)
Bachelors741 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,560 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College19.5%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,796 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$246,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,169/mo
Total Housing Units4,743
Vacant Units690

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Smithville, TX

Smithville is a city in Texas, located in Bastrop County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,282 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Smithville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,796 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Smithville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,169 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithville is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.26%).

Smithville, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Smithville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78957 10,282 $62,796 $246,500 $1,169 4.3% 34.8% 74.3%