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ZIP 78602

Part of Bastrop, TX
Pop. 38,190·Bastrop County·164th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,836/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$129
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ZIP 78602 · $1,836
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,760/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,032/yr
At $1,836/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBastrop County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78602 (Bastrop, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,190
Median income
$89,968
Median age
37.2
Renters
29.2%
Age distribution
22.3%
24.2%
26.4%
12.3%
14.8%
Under 1822.3%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.4%
55–6412.3%
65+14.8%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
66%
35.6%
White66%
Black5.7%
Hispanic35.6%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
12.6%
29.3%
28.5%
29.6%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
70.8%
29.2%
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78602 in Bastrop, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,101 → $89,968
up 10.9%
Population
32,646 → 38,190
up 17.0%
Renter share
25.1% → 29.2%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 29.6%
+3.3 pts
Median age
41.2 → 37.2
-4.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $81,101 in 2021 to $89,968 more recently. The population has grown by 17.0% since 2021, moving from about 32,646 residents to roughly 38,190. Renters now make up 29.2% of households, compared with 25.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.6% of adults here, versus 26.3% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 78602

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78602 covers Bastrop, TX. The median rent here is $1,836/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($89,968/yr), ZIP 78602 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78602 (Bastrop, TX) is $1,836. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78602's median rent of $1,836/mo is $129 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78602 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78602 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #164 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,836/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,836/mo in ZIP 78602. The local median household income is $89,968/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78602?

Rent in ZIP 78602 has decreased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78602 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,836/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($89,968/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.2% of ZIP 78602 households are renters, while 70.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78602 compare to the rest of Bastrop?

ZIP 78602 sits right at the Bastrop citywide median of $1,836/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,836/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 78602's median household income ($89,968/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78602 24%Benchmark 30%
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