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Helotes, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78023

Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,334
126/sq mi
$134,007
Median income
$412,900
Median home value
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Helotes pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
126
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78023 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Helotes, Bexar County, Texas, with 24,334 residents across 193.0 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78023 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,007 (77% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,287. Local economic indicators show a 5.2% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $412,900 (67% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,685 monthly, and 89.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78023 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 78023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Helotes, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78023.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78023, Helotes, 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

24,334

Population

193.0

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78023?

42.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 57.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%

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?

$134,007

Median Household Income

+77% vs state

$53,287

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78023 ranks nationally

Helotes, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$134,007 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,803

Total Housing Units

9,547

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$412,900

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$1,685

Median Rent

2005

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2023)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78023 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.8% 194
2020 -0.3% 193
2021 +12.2% 217
2022 +17.2% 254
2023 +4.1% 264

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 609 business establishments in ZIP 78023, employing approximately 6,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $477,210,000.

609

Businesses

6,287

Employees

$477.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 84 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 84 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 65 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 55 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 6.9%
Retail trade 38 6.2%
Finance and insurance 35 5.8%
Manufacturing 19 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.0%
Wholesale trade 12 2.0%
Educational services 11 1.8%
Information 6 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.7%

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 78023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78023 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78023 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78254 San Antonio, TX 44,817 5.1 mi
78255 San Antonio, TX 10,826 5.7 mi
78256 San Antonio, TX 6,855 7.2 mi
78249 San Antonio, TX 49,951 8.5 mi
78250 San Antonio, TX 54,903 8.8 mi
78253 San Antonio, TX 29,007 10.3 mi
78251 San Antonio, TX 49,435 11.1 mi
78240 San Antonio, TX 51,111 10.2 mi
78015 Boerne, TX 9,602 10.8 mi
78238 San Antonio, TX 23,514 12.3 mi

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Related Areas

Bexar County Helotes, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78023 in? ▼
ZIP code 78023 (Helotes) 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 78023? ▼
ZIP code 78023 in Helotes, TX has a population of 24,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78023? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78023 is $134,007, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78023 is $412,900, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78023 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78023? ▼
ZIP code 78023 has 609 business establishments employing approximately 6,287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78023? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78023 are: Construction (84), Health care and social assistance (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78023? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78023 increased by 4.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 78023? ▼
In ZIP code 78023, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.5% 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 78023? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78023 is 27.6 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 78023? ▼
In ZIP code 78023, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78023 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.