78953 ZIP Code — Rosanky, TX

Bastrop County, Texas

ZIP code 78953 is located in Rosanky, Texas, within Bastrop County. It covers approximately 114.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78953

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 $264,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $84,802. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

1,145

population

114.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosanky	Acceptable
Rosanky	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78662 Red Rock (8.9 mi) 78616 Dale (11.2 mi) 78959 Waelder (12.8 mi) 78632 Harwood (13.2 mi) 78941 Flatonia (14 mi) 78957 Smithville (15.6 mi) 78644 Lockhart (18 mi) 78648 Luling (18.5 mi) 78612 Cedar Creek (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,145
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	114.85 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	29.8396
Longitude	-97.3714
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.6%	36.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	62.5%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	27.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,145

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$84,802

Median household income

$54,973

Per capita income

$264,100

Median home value

$1,682

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

507

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

119

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	49	4.3%
18 and over	1,096	95.7%
65 and over	302	26.4%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Other race 2%

Black or African American 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,030	82.9%
Hispanic or Latino	97	7.8%
Two or more races	72	5.8%
Other race	25	2%
Black or African American	18	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.6%	36.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	62.5%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	27.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$84,802

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 21.4%

$1M+ 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,100
Median rent / month	$1,682
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	26.3%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.7%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	72.2%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
No fuel used	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	358	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	176	29.6%
Female householder, no spouse	43	7.2%
Households with children under 18	37	6.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	38.9%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.0%	19.7%
Married	62.5%	69.0%
Separated	11.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.1%
Divorced	13.2%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	34.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	32.7%
High school	16	32.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.4%

Public administration 13.7%

Construction 12.5%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Education & healthcare 9.1%

Professional & management 8.3%

Wholesale trade 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	36.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.7%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.7%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.1%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.6%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,145	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,106	96.6%
Born in same state	1,106	96.6%
Born in different state	752	65.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	39	3.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	154	13.4%
French	152	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	67	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.9%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78953

What city is ZIP code 78953 in?

ZIP code 78953 is primarily assigned to Rosanky, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78953 in?

ZIP code 78953 falls within Bastrop County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78953 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 78953 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78953 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 78953 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 78953?

ZIP code 78953 has an estimated population of 1,145 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78953?

The median household income in ZIP code 78953 is $84,802, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78953 in?

ZIP code 78953 observes the CST timezone.