PlainZIP

Spring Branch, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78070

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

14,618
41/sq mi
$115,175
Median income
$516,600
Median home value
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spring Branch pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring Branch, Comal County, Texas, home to 14,618 residents across 356.5 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78070 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,175 (52% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $57,010. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $516,600 (109% above the state average) with median rent at $1,318 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78070, plus 6 more within Comal County, give a clearer read than the 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 78070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring Branch, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78070.

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 78070, Spring Branch, 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

14,618

Population

356.5

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78070?

46.2

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 77.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%

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?

$115,175

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$57,010

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

38.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78070 ranks nationally

Spring Branch, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,175 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,041

Total Housing Units

7,621

Occupied Units

420

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$516,600

Median Home Value

+109% vs state

$1,318

Median Rent

2007

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78070 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 211
2021 +16.8% 246
2022 +23.0% 303
2023 -4.5% 289
2024 +10.8% 320

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 528 business establishments in ZIP 78070, employing approximately 5,118 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,570,000.

528

Businesses

5,118

Employees

$231.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 101 19.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 84 15.9%
Retail trade 50 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 47 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 44 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 39 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 6.4%
Finance and insurance 27 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.4%
Wholesale trade 22 4.2%
Manufacturing 18 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.7%
Educational services 7 1.3%
Information 5 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 78070 vs 78004 →

ZIP 78070 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 78070 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 78070 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 78070 ranks #3 of 4 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
78004 Bergheim, TX 1,183 9.0 mi
78163 Bulverde, TX 9,838 9.5 mi
78027 Kendalia, TX 459 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Comal County

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New Braunfels, TX
Pop: 59,546
78132 standard
New Braunfels, TX
Pop: 19,139
78133 standard
Canyon Lake, TX
Pop: 16,269
78163 standard
Bulverde, TX
Pop: 9,838
78266 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 5,591
78623 standard
Fischer, TX
Pop: 813

Related Areas

Comal County Spring Branch, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78070 in? ▼
ZIP code 78070 (Spring Branch) is located in Comal County, Texas. Comal County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/comal-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78070? ▼
ZIP code 78070 in Spring Branch, TX has a population of 14,618 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78070 is $115,175, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78070 is $516,600, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78070 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78070? ▼
ZIP code 78070 has 528 business establishments employing approximately 5,118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78070 are: Construction (101), Professional, scientific, and technical services (84), Retail trade (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78070 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 78070? ▼
In ZIP code 78070, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 78070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78070 is 38.1 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 78070? ▼
In ZIP code 78070, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78070 is 6.2% 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.