PlainZIP

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
$83,853
Median income
$349,100
Median home value
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,795. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $349,100 (41% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,354 monthly, and 84.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Comal County, letting you compare 78133 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 78133

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canyon Lake, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78133.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78133?

50.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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?

$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

How ZIP 78133 ranks nationally

Canyon Lake, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,853 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%

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

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78133 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 78133 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 78133 ranks #4 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
78623 Fischer, TX 813 6.0 mi
78132 New Braunfels, TX 19,139 9.1 mi
78676 Wimberley, TX 12,602 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Comal County

78130 standard
New Braunfels, TX
Pop: 59,546
78132 standard
New Braunfels, TX
Pop: 19,139
78070 standard
Spring Branch, TX
Pop: 14,618
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 Canyon Lake, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.