ZIP Code 78133
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Canyon Lake · Comal County · Texas
- Population
- 16,269
- Median income
- $83,853
- Median home value
- $349,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.6%
- Land area
- 216.6 sq mi
75/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.4
Chicago
ZIP code 78133 in Canyon Lake, Texas has a population of 16,269. The median household income is $83,853, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $349,100, 26% above the US average. 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78133 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.6 square miles in Canyon Lake, Comal County, Texas. The area is home to 16,269 residents, producing a population density of 75 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 78133 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78133 sits at $83,853 (11% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,795. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $349,100 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,354 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78133 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Comal County, so you can benchmark 78133 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 78133
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,795
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
39.1 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?
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
$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.
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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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