ZIP Code 78023
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Helotes · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 24,334
- Median income
- $134,007
- Median home value
- $412,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.5%
- Land area
- 193.0 sq mi
126/sq mi
▲ 76% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
Chicago
ZIP code 78023 in Helotes, Texas has a population of 24,334. The median household income is $134,007, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $412,900, 48% above the US average. 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78023 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.0 square miles in Helotes, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 24,334 residents, producing a population density of 126 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 78023 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78023 sits at $134,007 (77% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,287. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $412,900 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,685 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78023 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 78023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78023.
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 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 78023, Helotes, 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
24,334
Population
193.0
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78023?
42.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
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?
$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
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?
9,803
Total Housing Units
9,547
Occupied Units
256
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78023 vs 78254 →
| 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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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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