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ZIP Code 78602

Bastrop, Texas

FIPS 78602

Juniper

ZIP Code 78602 is in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$332,600

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,190

Median Age

37.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$332,600

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$5,161

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.7

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,449

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.9%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-2.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

121.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

38.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 78602: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78602?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78602 is $332,600, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78602?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78602 is $5,161, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78602 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78602 cost about 3.7× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78602?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78602 is $1,449 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78602?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78602 have moved 52% over the past five years (-3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78602?
ZIP Code 78602 averages 67.8°F year-round, summer highs near 94.9°F, winter lows around 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 78602 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78602's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.1 (higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →