ZIP Code 78148
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Universal City · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 20,139
- Median income
- $74,783
- Median home value
- $267,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.3%
- Land area
- 24.4 sq mi
825/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.3
Chicago
ZIP code 78148 in Universal City, Texas has a population of 20,139. The median household income is $74,783, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $267,000, 4% below the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78148 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.4 square miles in Universal City, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 20,139 residents, producing a population density of 825 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 78148 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78148 sits at $74,783 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,417. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $267,000 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,356 per month, and 52.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78148 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78148 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 78148
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78148.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 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 78148, Universal City, 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
20,139
Population
24.4
Area (sq mi)
825
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78148?
35.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
10.3%
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?
$74,783
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$39,417
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 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?
9,041
Total Housing Units
8,767
Occupied Units
274
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,000
Median Home Value
+8% vs state
$1,356
Median Rent
1983
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
-4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78148 have decreased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 208 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 236 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 276 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 284 |
| 2024 | -4.5% | 272 |
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 391 business establishments in ZIP 78148, employing approximately 5,565 people with a combined annual payroll of $217,532,000.
391
Businesses
5,565
Employees
$217.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 33 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
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 78148 vs 78150 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78150 | Jbsa Randolph, TX | 11 | 1.3 mi |
| 78154 | Schertz, TX | 30,347 | 1.8 mi |
| 78109 | Converse, TX | 34,603 | 3.9 mi |
| 78233 | San Antonio, TX | 43,710 | 4.1 mi |
| 78239 | San Antonio, TX | 28,736 | 4.4 mi |
| 78108 | Cibolo, TX | 27,770 | 5.1 mi |
| 78244 | San Antonio, TX | 30,757 | 5.8 mi |
| 78217 | San Antonio, TX | 32,165 | 7.5 mi |
| 78266 | San Antonio, TX | 5,591 | 7.9 mi |
| 78247 | San Antonio, TX | 49,176 | 7.3 mi |
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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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