Zip Code 78602
Bastrop, Texas — Bastrop County
📍 ZIP code 78602 is in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas.
ZIP code 78602 is located in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 35,786. The area code for ZIP code 78602 is 512.
Quick Answer
Zip code 78602 is in Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop County). It has a population of 35,786, median household income of $86,976, and median home value of $310,300.
Population
35,786
Income
$86,976
Home Value
$310,300
Climate
96°F / 37°F
About Zip Code 78602
Zip code 78602 is located in Bastrop, Texas, within Bastrop County. Home to approximately 35,786 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 363 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 512.
The median household income is $86,976 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $310,300, and the cost of living index is 97 (3% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 96°F while winters drop to 37°F. The area receives about 38 in of rain annually. The zip code covers 193.6 square miles of land area and 3.7 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
35,786
$86,976
$310,300
Central (CST/CDT)
512
363 ft
193.6 sq mi
38.1
13,485
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 78602 | 78612 | 78957 | 78659 | 78650 | 78662 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Bastrop, TX | Cedar Creek, TX | Smithville, TX | Paige, TX | Mc Dade, TX | Red Rock, TX |
| Population | 35,786 | 19,830 | 10,282 | 2,898 | 2,679 | 3,147 |
| Median Income | $86,976 | $90,925 | $62,796 | $100,625 | $66,071 | $95,238 |
| Home Value | $310,300 | $239,100 | $246,500 | $332,800 | $247,300 | $243,800 |
| Cost of Living | 97 | 90 | 83 | 97 | 81 | 85 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 30.5 | 40 | 47 | 41 | 44.2 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Bastrop's cost of living is 3% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Affordable
Income-to-Home
3.6x
Demographics
Zip code 78602 has a population of 35,786 people with a median age of 38.1. There are 13,485 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Bastrop (78602) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↑ 11.0%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
96°F
37°F
38 in
0 in
Bastrop experiences hot summers with average highs around 96°F. Winters are mild with lows averaging 37°F. The area receives virtually no snowfall.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$310,300
Median Household Income
$86,976
With 13,485 housing units across 193.6 square miles, 78602 has a housing density of 70 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
30.1238°
Longitude
-97.3277°
Land Area
193.6 sq mi
Water Area
3.7 sq mi
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The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 78602's $86,976. A way to compare Bastrop to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Bastrop, Texas?
Bastrop, Texas uses zip code 78602.
What county is zip code 78602 in?
Zip code 78602 is located in Bastrop County, Texas.
What is the population of zip code 78602?
The population of zip code 78602 is 35,786 with a median age of 38.1.
Is 78602 in Bastrop, Texas?
Yes, zip code 78602 is in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas. The area code is 512.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 78602 in?
Zip code 78602 is in Bastrop, Texas. It is part of Bastrop County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 78602?
Zip code 78602 is a U.S. postal code in Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop County). It has a population of 35,786 and covers 193.6 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 78602?
The population of zip code 78602 (Bastrop, TX) is 35,786 with a median age of 38.1. There are approximately 13,485 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 78602?
The median household income in zip code 78602 (Bastrop, TX) is $86,976 per year. The cost of living index is 97 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 78602?
The median home value in zip code 78602 (Bastrop, TX) is $310,300. The cost of living index is 97 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 78602 in?
Zip code 78602 is located in Bastrop County, Texas. The primary city is Bastrop.
What is the area code for zip code 78602?
Zip code 78602 in Bastrop, TX uses area code 512. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 78602 a good place to live?
Zip code 78602 (Bastrop, TX) has a cost of living index of 97 (100 = national average), a median household income of $86,976, and median home values of $310,300. The median age is 38.1. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 78602?
The cost of living index for zip code 78602 (Bastrop, TX) is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $310,300.
What schools serve zip code 78602?
Zip code 78602 in Bastrop, Texas is served by the local school district of Bastrop County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- Population, income, housing, age, and demographics
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- IANA tz database and NANPA.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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