ZIP Code 78942

In ZIP 78942, which takes in Bastrop, households bring in a median of $73,429 a year, while per-capita income sits at $31,795 — a spread that hints at a mix of single earners and larger families. With the median home valued at $255,700 and county property taxes running 0.96%, an owner pays roughly $2,455 annually in property tax. Sales taxes combine to 8.25%, so everyday purchases carry a noticeable add-on. Together these costs shape how far a paycheck stretches, especially for households near the lower end of that income range.