Boerne, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78015
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,602
- 177/sq mi High-density area
- $162,487
- Median income Above-median income area
- $492,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boerne pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 177
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78015 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78015 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boerne, Bexar County, Texas, home to 9,602 residents across 54.2 square miles, a density of 177 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78015 skews affluent, with a median household income of $162,487 (115% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,820. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $492,400 (99% above the average Texas ZIP), while 93.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,060.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78015 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boerne, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78015.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78015, Boerne, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,602
Population
54.2
Area (sq mi)
177
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78015?
38.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
10.6%
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?
$162,487
Median Household Income
+115% vs state ZIP avg
$70,820
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78015 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Boerne, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$162,487 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,486housing units
8,486
Total Housing Units
8,108
Occupied Units
378
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$492,400
Median Home Value
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$2,060
Median Rent
2011
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
+23.9%
YoY Change (2022)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78015 have increased 23.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +6.4% | 162 |
| 2019 | +6.1% | 172 |
| 2020 | +0.9% | 173 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 194 |
| 2022 | +23.9% | 240 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 359 business establishments in ZIP 78015, employing approximately 2,511 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,438,000.
359
Businesses
2,511
Employees
$118.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 21.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 42 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.1% |
| Information | 8 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
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 78015 vs 78255 →
ZIP 78015 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78006
Boerne (78006)
27,558 residents
- 78023
Helotes (78023)
24,334 residents
- 78255 10,826
San Antonio (78255)
10,826 residents
- 78015 9,602
Boerne (78015)
9,602 residents
- 78256 6,855
San Antonio (78256)
6,855 residents
- 78257 3,950
San Antonio (78257)
3,950 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78015 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78015 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78015
Boerne (78015)
$162,487 median income
- 78255
San Antonio (78255)
$157,428 median income
- 78023
Helotes (78023)
$134,007 median income
- 78006
Boerne (78006)
$116,156 median income
- 78257
San Antonio (78257)
$81,301 median income
- 78256
San Antonio (78256)
$74,977 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78015 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78015, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,602 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78015 in?
ZIP code 78015 (Boerne) is located in Bexar County, Texas. Bexar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bexar-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78015?
ZIP code 78015 in Boerne, TX has a population of 9,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78015?
The median household income in ZIP 78015 is $162,487, which is 113% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78015?
The median home value in ZIP 78015 is $492,400, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78015?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78015 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78015?
ZIP code 78015 has 359 business establishments employing approximately 2,511 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78015?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78015 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Real estate and rental and leasing (46), Construction (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78015?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78015 increased by 23.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78015?
In ZIP code 78015, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78015?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78015 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78015?
In ZIP code 78015, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78015?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78015 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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