New Braunfels, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78130
Comal County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 59,546
- 249/sq mi High-density area
- $83,064
- Median income Near-median income area
- $323,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Braunfels pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 249
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78130 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78130 (New Braunfels, TX) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 317.7 in 2023 to 326.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78130 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas, with 59,546 residents across 239.1 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78130 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,064 (10% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,935. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $323,200 (31% above the average Texas ZIP), while 65.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,659.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Comal County, so 78130 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 78130
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Braunfels, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78130.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
337 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
331 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
302 establishments
- Construction
Construction
270 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
239 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 78130, New Braunfels, 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
59,546
Population
239.1
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78130?
36.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.6%
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?
$83,064
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$42,935
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78130 ranks nationally
New Braunfels, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$83,064 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US 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
44,789housing units
44,789
Total Housing Units
40,747
Occupied Units
4,042
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$323,200
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,659
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
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78130 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 224 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 254 |
| 2022 | +22.2% | 310 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 318 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 327 |
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 2,526 business establishments in ZIP 78130, employing approximately 36,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,760,880,000.
2,526
Businesses
36,859
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 337 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 331 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 302 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 270 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 239 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 228 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 174 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 162 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 137 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 87 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 66 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 54 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 45 | 1.8% |
| Information | 33 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 31 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 78130 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78130
New Braunfels (78130)
59,546 residents
- 78108
Cibolo (78108)
27,770 residents
- 78132 19,139
New Braunfels (78132)
19,139 residents
- 78124 5,609
Marion (78124)
5,609 residents
- 78123 2,397
Mc Queeney (78123)
2,397 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78130 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78130 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78132
New Braunfels (78132)
$135,315 median income
- 78108
Cibolo (78108)
$113,004 median income
- 78123
Mc Queeney (78123)
$97,553 median income
- 78130
New Braunfels (78130)
$83,064 median income
- 78124
Marion (78124)
$74,192 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78130 ranks #4 of 5 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 78130, 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 (59,546 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 78130 in?
ZIP code 78130 (New Braunfels) 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 78130?
ZIP code 78130 in New Braunfels, TX has a population of 59,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78130?
The median household income in ZIP 78130 is $83,064, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78130?
The median home value in ZIP 78130 is $323,200, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78130?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78130 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78130?
ZIP code 78130 has 2,526 business establishments employing approximately 36,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78130?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78130 are: Health care and social assistance (337), Retail trade (331), Accommodation and food services (302). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78130?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78130 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 78130?
In ZIP code 78130, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 78130?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78130 is 26.7 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 78130?
In ZIP code 78130, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78130?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78130 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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