| ZIP Code | 78163 |
|---|---|
| City | Bulverde |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Comal County |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Elevation | 1,162 ft |
| Latitude | 29.768727 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.44052 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 4.8% ▼ 52% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.7% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,519 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 910 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 1,941 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 756 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,759 (48.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,681 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $431,100 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,406/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,609 |
| Vacant Units | 436 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,609 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 436 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 78163 is located in Bulverde, Texas, within Comal County. With a population of 17,455, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 78163 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,681 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78163 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $431,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,406 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 78163 is majority White (65.26%). Residents are well-educated — 54.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.8%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78163 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 78163 in Bulverde, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,455 residents, a median household income of $133,681, and a median home value of $431,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.