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Bee Cave, TX
City in Travis County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78738.
Population
8,862
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,017
ZIP codes
1
Bee Cave and its ZIP codes
Bee Cave at a glance
- Bee Cave is about 8.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 291st most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $111,172 a year, 42% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $776,400 (about 2.7 times the Texas figure) and median rent is $1,877 a month.
Local data for Bee Cave, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bee Cave, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,172
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$776,400
Median rent
$1,877/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
61.9%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,529), Irish Americans (865), Mexican Americans (441).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Travis County. PPP loans are for Bee Cave.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$100,928
934,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.7B
FY 2026, $16,082 per person
PPP loans
$107M
1,390 loans, 12,193 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bee Cave, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.6%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home35.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bee Cave, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,072
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6,295
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bee Cave, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
6.7%
U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Bee Cave
1 in or overlapping Bee Cave. Population shown
Cities near Bee Cave
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| The HillsVillage | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| LakewayCity | 3.3 mi | 12.9 |
| Steiner RanchCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Point VentureVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| Hudson BendCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.3 |
| BriarcliffVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| West Lake HillsCity | 9 mi | 3.6 |
| Dripping SpringsCity | 9.1 mi | 8.8 |
| VolenteVillage | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Lago VistaCity | 10 mi | 14.4 |
| RollingwoodCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bee Cave, TX in?
- Bee Cave is in Travis County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Bee Cave, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bee Cave include 78738.
- What is the population of Bee Cave, TX?
- About 8,862 people live in Bee Cave, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bee Cave?
- Nearby places include The Hills (3.1 mi), Lakeway (3.3 mi), Steiner Ranch (5.6 mi), Point Venture (5.6 mi), Barton Creek (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023