City

New Braunfels, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  Comal County  ·  Texas

👥136,170Population
💰$97,032Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$377,736Median Home Value▲ 35% above avg
🎓50.3%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.7%Hispanic: 32.1%Black: 2.1%Asian: 1%Other: 2.4%Race
White61.7%
Hispanic32.1%
Black2.1%
Asian1.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads50.3% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma991 (1.1%)
HS Graduate18,515 (21.4%)
Some College9,935 (11.5%)
Associates13,434 (15.5%)
Bachelors7,386 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree36,263 (41.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 41.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College11.5%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate41.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,032 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$377,736 ▲ 35% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,527/mo
Total Housing Units56,166
Vacant Units4,564

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
73%
About New Braunfels, TX

New Braunfels is a city in Texas, located in Comal County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 136,170 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.86 years.

Economically, New Braunfels is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,032 is above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Braunfels is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $377,736, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,526 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Braunfels is well-educated. 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (61.74%).

New Braunfels, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in New Braunfels
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78130 95,787 $84,426 $296,300 $1,525 4.0% 45.7% 65.9%
78132 40,383 $126,934 $570,900 $1,531 2.1% 61.2% 86.7%