78130 ZIP Code — New Braunfels, TX
Comal County, Texas
ZIP code 78130 is located in New Braunfels, Texas, within Comal County. It covers approximately 91.04 square miles and serves a population of 91,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.
About ZIP code 78130
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $276,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $82,896. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
91,275
population
91.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78130 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78130
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78130. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Braunfels | Acceptable |
| New Braunfels | Acceptable |
| New Braunfels | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78135 New Braunfels (2.9 mi)
78123 Mc Queeney (7.2 mi)
78132 New Braunfels (7.2 mi)
78124 Marion (11.3 mi)
78124 Marion (11.3 mi)
78155 Seguin (12.3 mi)
78666 San Marcos (12.7 mi)
78108 Cibolo (12.8 mi)
78108 Cibolo (12.8 mi)
78266 San Antonio (14.9 mi)
78154 Schertz (15.1 mi)
78638 Kingsbury (15.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 91,275 |
| Population density | 1,003 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 091 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 91.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.7010 |
| Longitude | -98.0767 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 830 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.4% | 29.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 32.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 26.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 11.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
91,275
Population
1,003
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$82,896
Median household income
$39,016
Per capita income
$276,200
Median home value
$1,420
Median monthly rent
64.6%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
25,973
Housing units
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,996
Under 5
3,002
3,355
5–9
3,362
2,836
10–14
2,842
2,930
15–19
2,936
3,061
20–24
3,067
7,550
25–34
7,566
6,207
35–44
6,220
5,816
45–54
5,827
2,361
55–59
2,366
2,469
60–64
2,473
3,290
65–74
3,297
1,961
75–84
1,964
760
85+
761
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,049 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 69,226 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 12,033 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.1%
Hispanic or Latino
14.7%
Two or more races
12.6%
Other race
3.7%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,804 | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,770 | 14.7% |
| Two or more races | 13,508 | 12.6% |
| Other race | 4,007 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,009 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 672 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 275 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.4% | 29.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 32.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 26.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 11.6% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $82,896 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
4.8%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k–$300k
39.3%
$300k–$500k
32.8%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,420 |
| Owner occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter occupied | 35.4% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 28.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.4% |
| Electricity | 80.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 18,007 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,268 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,706 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,878 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12,286 | 35.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,372 | 24.0% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 26.0% |
| Married | 54.2% | 50.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,351 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 1,184 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 9,997 | 47.2% |
| High school | 4,497 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,143 | 19.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Professional & management
9.3%
Construction
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.3% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
4.2%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
9.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 26.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,990 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.2% |
| Public insurance | 25.7% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 85,277 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 4,823 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,664 | 5.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 57 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 84,735 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 82,855 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 58,435 | 64.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,880 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,540 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,713 | 41.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10,274 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 8,647 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 4,961 | 5.4% |
| Polish | 892 | 1% |
| English | 734 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 273 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 203 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 160 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 42 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78130
What part of New Braunfels is ZIP code 78130?
ZIP code 78130 covers a portion of New Braunfels, Texas, within Comal County.
What county is ZIP code 78130 in?
ZIP code 78130 falls within Comal County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78130 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 78130 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78130?
ZIP code 78130 has an estimated population of 91,275 residents, with a density of 1,003 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78130?
The median home value in ZIP code 78130 is $276,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78130?
The median household income in ZIP code 78130 is $82,896, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78130 in?
ZIP code 78130 observes the CST timezone.