78650 ZIP Code — Mc Dade, TX

Bastrop County, Texas

ZIP code 78650 is located in Mc Dade, Texas, within Bastrop County. It covers approximately 63.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737.

About ZIP code 78650

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,125. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,807
population
63.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78650 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Mc Dade Acceptable
Mc Dade Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
78659 Paige (7.7 mi) 78621 Elgin (8.6 mi) 78602 Bastrop (11.9 mi) 78947 Lexington (13.1 mi) 78948 Lincoln (16 mi) 78615 Coupland (16.3 mi) 76578 Thrall (17.2 mi) 78653 Manor (19.3 mi) 78957 Smithville (19.5 mi) 78942 Giddings (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,807
Population density 44 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 63.57 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 30.2811
Longitude -97.2139
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 512/737
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.7% 36.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 30.9% 30.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 23.9% 27.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.4% 4.9% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,807
Population
44
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$62,125
Median household income
$26,350
Per capita income
$223,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.7%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unemployment
988
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
220
Under 5
239
66
5–9
72
81
10–14
89
39
15–19
43
67
20–24
72
158
25–34
172
113
35–44
123
160
45–54
175
103
55–59
112
99
60–64
108
189
65–74
206
34
75–84
37
14
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1881429.0%
18 and over1,99371.0%
65 and over49617.7%
Median age40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Other race 20%
Two or more races 5.5%
Black or African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,80149%
Hispanic or Latino87023.7%
Other race73720%
Two or more races2025.5%
Black or African American461.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native200.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.7% 36.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 30.9% 30.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 23.9% 27.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.4% 4.9% 7.8%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 10.6%
$15k–$25k 4.7%
$25k–$35k 17.2%
$35k–$50k 6.8%
$50k–$75k 19.0%
$75k–$100k 6.8%
$100k–$150k 19.2%
$150k–$200k 9.1%
$200k+ 4.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k10.6%
$15k–$25k4.7%
$25k–$35k17.2%
$35k–$50k6.8%
$50k–$75k19.0%
$75k–$100k6.8%
$100k–$150k19.2%
$150k–$200k9.1%
$200k+4.8%
Median income$62,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%
$50k–$100k 10.5%
$100k–$150k 4.4%
$150k–$200k 13.6%
$200k–$300k 21.1%
$300k–$500k 27.7%
$500k–$1M 6.1%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$223,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.7%
Renter occupied8.3%
Vacant18.9%
Single-family detached72.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.1%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)3.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–201914.3%
2000–200915.2%
1990–199914.2%
1980–198917.1%
1970–197921.4%
1960–19693.7%
1950–19595.9%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier4.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.0%
1 bedroom11.6%
2 bedrooms23.7%
3 bedrooms44.4%
4 bedrooms12.8%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.8%
1 vehicle17.8%
2 vehicles43.0%
3 or more33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.0%
Electricity86.4%
Propane / LP gas9.0%
Wood0.9%
Solar2.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family53161.8%
Cohabiting couple263.0%
Male householder, no spouse13415.6%
Female householder, no spouse16819.6%
Households with children under 1828332.9%
Households with seniors (65+)34640.3%
Average household size3.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.0%21.5%
Married53.0%62.9%
Separated1.6%0.0%
Widowed2.4%9.2%
Divorced23.0%6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.8%
HS graduate 42.5%
Some college, no degree 24.4%
Associate's degree 8.1%
Bachelor's degree 7.9%
Graduate / professional 7.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.1%
Bachelor's or higher15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool368.5%
Kindergarten296.9%
Elementary school25961.4%
High school6114.5%
College / grad school378.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.2%
Education & healthcare 15.2%
Manufacturing 14.4%
Retail trade 12.3%
Other services 10.3%
Professional & management 10.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.2%
Public administration 4.8%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Agriculture & mining 1.8%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.0%
Service14.4%
Sales & office23.6%
Natural resources & construction20.3%
Production & transportation17.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.2%
Government12.0%
Self-employed11.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.4%
Carpool7.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home8.2%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)40.9

Poverty

All people 15.3%
Under 18 years 24.2%
18 and over 11.7%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 56.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.4%
Retirement income22.5%
Supplemental Security9.1%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP9.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.9%
High blood pressure34.9%
High cholesterol37.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis24.3%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.5%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.5%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health17.6%
Poor mental health15.5%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance26.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.4%
Visited dentist55.2%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss15.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans20710.4%
Disability%
Any disability15.2%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years14.8%
65 and over34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.4%
Public insurance40.1%
No insurance10.3%
Uninsured under 196.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,34883.6%
Spanish944.0%
Other Indo-European944.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,68895.8%
Born in same state2,68095.5%
Born in different state2,05073.0%
Foreign born80.3%
Naturalized citizen1194.2%
Not a US citizen4033.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2077.4%
French2077.4%
Arab1866.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish501.8%
English371.3%
Irish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.6%
Internet access95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78650

What city is ZIP code 78650 in?

ZIP code 78650 is primarily assigned to Mc Dade, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78650 in?

ZIP code 78650 falls within Bastrop County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78650 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 78650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78650?

15% of residents in ZIP code 78650 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78650 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 78650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78650 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 78650 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 78650 in?

ZIP code 78650 observes the CST timezone.

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