Canyon Lake, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78133
Comal County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,269
- 75/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,853
- Median income Above-median income area
- $349,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canyon Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 75
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78133 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 78133 (Canyon Lake, TX) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 340.6 in 2023 to 347.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78133 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canyon Lake, Comal County, Texas, home to 16,269 residents across 216.6 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78133 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,853 (11% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,795. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $349,100 (41% above the average Texas ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,354.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Comal County, so 78133 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 78133
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canyon Lake, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78133.
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 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 78133, Canyon Lake, 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
16,269
Population
216.6
Area (sq mi)
75
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78133?
50.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
3.8%
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?
$83,853
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$46,795
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
39.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78133 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Canyon Lake, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,853 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,737 Texas 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
10,884housing units
10,884
Total Housing Units
9,427
Occupied Units
1,457
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,100
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,354
Median Rent
1996
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78133 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 234 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 269 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 333 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 341 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 348 |
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 416 business establishments in ZIP 78133, employing approximately 2,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,783,000.
416
Businesses
2,908
Employees
$129.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 84 | 20.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 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 78133 vs 78623 →
ZIP 78133 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78132
New Braunfels (78132)
19,139 residents
- 78133
Canyon Lake (78133)
16,269 residents
- 78676
Wimberley (78676)
12,602 residents
- 78623 813
Fischer (78623)
813 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78133 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78133 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
- 78623
Fischer (78623)
$116,923 median income
- 78676
Wimberley (78676)
$87,344 median income
- 78133
Canyon Lake (78133)
$83,853 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78133 ranks #4 of 4 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 78133, 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 (16,269 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 78133 in?
ZIP code 78133 (Canyon Lake) 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 78133?
ZIP code 78133 in Canyon Lake, TX has a population of 16,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78133?
The median household income in ZIP 78133 is $83,853, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78133?
The median home value in ZIP 78133 is $349,100, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78133?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78133 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78133?
ZIP code 78133 has 416 business establishments employing approximately 2,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78133?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78133 are: Construction (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78133?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78133 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 78133?
In ZIP code 78133, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 78133?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78133 is 39.1 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 78133?
In ZIP code 78133, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78133?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78133 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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