ZIP Code 78013

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Source:

Comfort · Kendall County · Texas

Population
5,930

10/sq mi

Median income
$82,492

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$416,300

▲ 50% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.0%

Median age 50.7

Land area
599.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 78013 in Comfort, Texas has a population of 5,930. The median household income is $82,492, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $416,300, 50% above the US average. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78013 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 599.0 square miles in Comfort, Kendall County, Texas. The area is home to 5,930 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 78013 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78013 sits at $82,492 (9% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $50,281. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $416,300 (68% above the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78013 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Kendall County, so you can benchmark 78013 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 78013

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78013.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 78013, Comfort, 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

5,930

Population

599.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78013?

50.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%

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?

$82,492

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$50,281

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,333

Total Housing Units

2,017

Occupied Units

316

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$416,300

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 170 business establishments in ZIP 78013, employing approximately 1,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,943,000.

170

Businesses

1,371

Employees

$69.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 14.7%
Retail trade 25 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 19 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 9.4%
Manufacturing 14 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.5%
Finance and insurance 8 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.7%
Wholesale trade 5 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.8%
Educational services 3 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
78010 Center Point, TX 3,386 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78013 in?
ZIP code 78013 (Comfort) is located in Kendall County, Texas. Kendall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kendall-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78013?
ZIP code 78013 in Comfort, TX has a population of 5,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78013?
The median household income in ZIP 78013 is $82,492, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78013?
The median home value in ZIP 78013 is $416,300, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78013 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78013?
ZIP code 78013 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 1,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78013 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (25), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78013?
In ZIP code 78013, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78013?
In ZIP code 78013, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78013 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Comfort, TX

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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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