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ZIP 78023

Part of Helotes, TX
Pop. 28,462·Bexar County·113th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,938/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
-$27
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ZIP 78023 · $1,938
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$1,930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,256/yr
At $1,938/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78023 (Helotes, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,462
Median income
$134,007
Median age
42.2
Renters
10.9%
Age distribution
23.8%
17.4%
30.1%
12.8%
15.9%
Under 1823.8%
18–3417.4%
35–5430.1%
55–6412.8%
65+15.9%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
57.8%
43.5%
White57.8%
Black2%
Hispanic43.5%
Asian5.2%
Education (25+)
27.7%
57.5%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma11.3%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+57.5%
Housing tenure
89.1%
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78023 in Helotes, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$122,712 → $134,007
up 9.2%
Population
28,750 → 28,462
down 1.0%
Renter share
10.2% → 10.9%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
54.8% → 57.5%
+2.7 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.2
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $122,712 in 2021 to $134,007 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 78023 in Helotes, TX losing about 288 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.8% to 57.5% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 78023

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78023 covers Helotes, TX. The median rent here is $1,938/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($134,007/yr), ZIP 78023 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78023?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78023 (Helotes, TX) is $1,938. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78023 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78023's median rent of $1,938/mo is $27 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78023 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78023 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #113 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,938/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78023?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,938/mo in ZIP 78023. The local median household income is $134,007/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78023?

Rent in ZIP 78023 has increased 11.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78023 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78023 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,938/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($134,007/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78023 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78023 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.9% of ZIP 78023 households are renters, while 89.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78023 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 78023 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78023 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,938/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 78023's median household income ($134,007/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78023 17%Benchmark 30%
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