78659 ZIP Code — Paige, TX

Bastrop County, Texas

ZIP code 78659 is located in Paige, Texas, within Bastrop County. It covers approximately 116.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,782 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737.

About ZIP code 78659

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $247,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,635. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78659 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,782

population

116.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78659

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paige	Acceptable
Paige	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78650 Mc Dade (7.7 mi) 78942 Giddings (12.1 mi) 78948 Lincoln (12.7 mi) 78602 Bastrop (13.3 mi) 78947 Lexington (14.6 mi) 78957 Smithville (15.2 mi) 78621 Elgin (16 mi) 78963 West Point (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,782
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	116.69 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	30.2102
Longitude	-97.1143
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	35.8%	36.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	27.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,782

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$82,635

Median household income

$40,530

Per capita income

$247,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

0.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,265

Housing units

31.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

20–24

200

25–34

170

119

35–44

101

205

45–54

173

174

55–59

147

155

60–64

132

187

65–74

158

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	647	23.3%
18 and over	2,135	76.7%
65 and over	487	17.5%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Two or more races 9.9%

Other race 3.6%

Asian 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,216	69.8%
Hispanic or Latino	392	12.4%
Two or more races	313	9.9%
Other race	115	3.6%
Asian	91	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.8%
Black or African American	23	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	36.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	27.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.9%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$82,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 26.7%

$500k–$1M 13.6%

$1M+ 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	25.6%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Wood	7.6%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	628	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	31	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	202	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	246	22.2%
Households with children under 18	285	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	362	32.7%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	9.4%
Married	64.8%	63.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	7.2%
Divorced	2.6%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 34.1%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 26.9%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	305	63.3%
High school	111	23.0%
College / grad school	54	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Professional & management 19.5%

Construction 10.1%

Public administration 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Other services 3.0%

Retail trade 2.1%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.8%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	3.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.5

Poverty

All people 0.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	347	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,581	92.8%
Spanish	43	1.7%
Other Indo-European	41	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,613	93.9%
Born in same state	2,566	92.2%
Born in different state	1,627	58.5%
Foreign born	47	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	169	6.1%
Not a US citizen	25	14.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	564	20.3%
Italian	374	13.4%
Arab	102	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	72	2.6%
Polish	21	0.8%
German	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78659

What city is ZIP code 78659 in?

ZIP code 78659 is primarily assigned to Paige, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78659 in?

ZIP code 78659 falls within Bastrop County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78659 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 78659 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78659 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 78659 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 78659 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 78659 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 78659?

ZIP code 78659 has an estimated population of 2,782 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78659 in?

ZIP code 78659 observes the CST timezone.