78148 ZIP Code — Universal City, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78148 is located in Universal City, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 9.64 square miles and serves a population of 22,236 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78148
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $71,368.
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 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
22,236
population
9.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78148 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78148
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Universal City | Acceptable |
| Universal City | Acceptable |
| Universal City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78154 Schertz (2 mi)
78150 Jbsa Randolph (2.3 mi)
78233 San Antonio (3.9 mi)
78239 San Antonio (4.3 mi)
78108 Cibolo (4.8 mi)
78108 Cibolo (4.8 mi)
78109 Converse (5.2 mi)
78244 San Antonio (5.7 mi)
78247 San Antonio (6.7 mi)
78218 San Antonio (7 mi)
78266 San Antonio (7.4 mi)
78217 San Antonio (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,236 |
| Population density | 2,307 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5497 |
| Longitude | -98.3013 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 210 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.1% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
22,236
Population
2,307
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$71,368
Median household income
$35,649
Per capita income
$226,600
Median home value
$1,184
Median monthly rent
50.8%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
4,470
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
653
Under 5
647
783
5–9
777
1,085
10–14
1,075
567
15–19
561
847
20–24
839
1,666
25–34
1,652
1,449
35–44
1,436
1,201
45–54
1,190
862
55–59
855
721
60–64
714
789
65–74
782
498
75–84
494
47
85+
46
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,734 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 16,502 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,656 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.8%
Hispanic or Latino
13.8%
Two or more races
11.9%
Black or African American
11.2%
Other race
4.9%
Asian
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,132 | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,551 | 13.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,061 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,892 | 11.2% |
| Other race | 1,259 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 740 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.1% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
16.1%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $71,368 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
7.4%
$150k–$200k
21.3%
$200k–$300k
44.3%
$300k–$500k
18.6%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,184 |
| Owner occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter occupied | 49.2% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 63.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.5% |
| Electricity | 59.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,923 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 887 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,500 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,006 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,780 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,831 | 22.0% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.1% | 26.3% |
| Married | 48.1% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 18.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
25.7%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 338 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 240 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,863 | 43.3% |
| High school | 1,199 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,979 | 29.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Retail trade
17.2%
Construction
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Public administration
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Professional & management
7.7%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Other services
4.4%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.9% |
| Government | 21.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
14.4%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
29.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.3% |
| Retirement income | 30.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 24.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,249 | 14.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,936 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,360 | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 917 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 249 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 129 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,553 | 92.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,832 | 89.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,238 | 50.5% |
| Foreign born | 721 | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,683 | 7.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 971 | 57.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,715 | 7.7% |
| Italian | 1,712 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 542 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 327 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 173 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 77 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78148
What city is ZIP code 78148 in?
ZIP code 78148 is primarily assigned to Universal City, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78148 in?
ZIP code 78148 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78148 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 78148 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78148?
ZIP code 78148 has an estimated population of 22,236 residents, with a density of 2,306 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78148?
The median home value in ZIP code 78148 is $226,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78148?
The median household income in ZIP code 78148 is $71,368, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78148 in?
ZIP code 78148 observes the CST timezone.