ZIP Code 78006
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Boerne · Kendall County · Texas
- Population
- 27,558
- Median income
- $116,156
- Median home value
- $543,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.4%
- Land area
- 808.2 sq mi
34/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 96% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
Chicago
ZIP code 78006 in Boerne, Texas has a population of 27,558. The median household income is $116,156, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $543,900, 96% above the US average. 51.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78006 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 808.2 square miles in Boerne, Kendall County, Texas. The area is home to 27,558 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78006 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78006 sits at $116,156 (54% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $59,527. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $543,900 (120% above the state average) with median rent at $1,650 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78006 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Kendall County, so you can benchmark 78006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78006.
- Construction
Construction
208 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
199 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
198 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
161 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
126 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78006, Boerne, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,558
Population
808.2
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78006?
42.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$116,156
Median Household Income
+54% vs state
$59,527
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
17,422
Total Housing Units
16,283
Occupied Units
1,139
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$543,900
Median Home Value
+120% vs state
$1,650
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
339
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+239%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78006 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 225 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 253 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 306 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 336 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 339 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,563 business establishments in ZIP 78006, employing approximately 15,277 people with a combined annual payroll of $864,248,000.
1,563
Businesses
15,277
Employees
$864.2M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 208 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 199 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 198 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 161 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 126 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 103 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 98 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 56 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 48 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.5% |
| Information | 23 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78006 vs 78015 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78015 | Boerne, TX | 9,602 | 8.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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