ZIP Code 78073

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Von Ormy · Bexar County · Texas

Population
8,171

61/sq mi

Median income
$69,635

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,100

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.4%

Median age 34.2

Land area
134.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 78073 in Von Ormy, Texas has a population of 8,171. The median household income is $69,635, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $158,100, 43% below the US average. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78073 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 134.6 square miles in Von Ormy, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 8,171 residents, producing a population density of 61 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 78073 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78073 sits at $69,635 (8% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,945. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $158,100 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,214 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78073 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78073 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 78073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78073.

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 78073, Von Ormy, 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

8,171

Population

134.6

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78073?

34.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 32.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%

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?

$69,635

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$23,945

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,102

Total Housing Units

2,881

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

3.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$158,100

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,214

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 78073, employing approximately 1,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,130,000.

117

Businesses

1,698

Employees

$83.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 37 31.6%
Construction 21 17.9%
Retail trade 12 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.8%
Wholesale trade 7 6.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 4.3%
Manufacturing 5 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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
78242 San Antonio, TX 31,395 7.3 mi
78069 Somerset, TX 5,137 5.5 mi
78224 San Antonio, TX 17,601 5.9 mi
78243 San Antonio, TX 235 8.9 mi
78002 Atascosa, TX 8,255 7.6 mi
78211 San Antonio, TX 31,944 7.8 mi
78236 Jbsa Lackland, TX 10,392 9.3 mi
78264 San Antonio, TX 12,339 8.1 mi
78221 San Antonio, TX 35,990 8.9 mi
78252 San Antonio, TX 7,372 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78073 in?
ZIP code 78073 (Von Ormy) 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 78073?
ZIP code 78073 in Von Ormy, TX has a population of 8,171 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78073?
The median household income in ZIP 78073 is $69,635, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78073?
The median home value in ZIP 78073 is $158,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78073 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78073?
ZIP code 78073 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 1,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78073 are: Transportation and warehousing (37), Construction (21), Retail trade (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78073?
In ZIP code 78073, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 78073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78073 is 33.8 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 78073?
In ZIP code 78073, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78073 is 17.0% 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 Von Ormy, 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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