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ZIP 78148

Pop. 22,187·Bexar County·661st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,093/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$872
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ZIP 78148 · $1,093
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,060
Research median
$1,380/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
$13,116/yr
At $1,093/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78148 (Universal City, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,187
Median income
$74,783
Median age
35.3
Renters
47.4%
Age distribution
23.3%
25.9%
25.3%
12.2%
13.3%
Under 1823.3%
18–3425.9%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.2%
65+13.3%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
53.5%
40.4%
White53.5%
Black8.5%
Hispanic40.4%
Asian5.7%
Education (25+)
26.7%
35.5%
33.3%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+33.3%
Housing tenure
52.6%
47.4%
Owner52.6%
Renter47.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78148 in Universal City, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$976 → $1,093
up 12.0%
Income
$65,256 → $74,783
up 14.6%
Population
22,580 → 22,187
down 1.7%
Renter share
49.9% → 47.4%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.3% → 33.3%
+1.0 pts
Median age
33.3 → 35.3
+2.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78148 in Universal City, TX has climbed from $976 to $1,093, a 12.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $65,256 to $74,783 across the same window, up 14.6% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 22,580 residents to roughly 22,187. Renters now make up 47.4% of households, compared with 49.9% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78148 in Universal City, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78148 covers Universal City, TX. The median rent here is $1,093/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($74,783/yr), ZIP 78148 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78148?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78148 (Universal City, TX) is $1,093. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78148 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78148's median rent of $1,093/mo is $872 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78148 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78148 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #661 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,093/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78148?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,093/mo in ZIP 78148. The local median household income is $74,783/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78148?

Rent in ZIP 78148 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78148 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78148 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,093/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($74,783/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78148 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78148 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.4% of ZIP 78148 households are renters, while 52.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78148 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78148 compare to the rest of Universal City?

ZIP 78148 is more affordable than Universal City overall. At $1,093/mo, it's $22 below the Universal City citywide median of $1,115/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78148 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78148 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,093/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 78148's median household income ($74,783/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78148 18%Benchmark 30%
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