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ZIP 78163

Part of Bulverde, TX
Pop. 19,141·Comal County·30th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,294/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$329
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 78163 · $2,294
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,620/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
$27,528/yr
At $2,294/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyComal County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78163 (Bulverde, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,141
Median income
$140,594
Median age
40.9
Renters
5.1%
Age distribution
25%
17%
23.1%
16.4%
18.5%
Under 1825%
18–3417%
35–5423.1%
55–6416.4%
65+18.5%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
68.3%
29.4%
White68.3%
Black3.2%
Hispanic29.4%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
18.9%
30.1%
47.2%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+47.2%
Housing tenure
94.9%
Owner94.9%
Renter5.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78163 in Bulverde, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$113,924 → $140,594
up 23.4%
Population
14,531 → 19,141
up 31.7%
Renter share
4.6% → 5.1%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
46.1% → 47.2%
+1.1 pts
Median age
46.6 → 40.9
-5.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $140,594 today, compared with $113,924 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 14,531 to 19,141 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.7% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78163 covers Bulverde, TX. The median rent here is $2,294/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($140,594/yr), ZIP 78163 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78163?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78163 (Bulverde, TX) is $2,294. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78163 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78163's median rent of $2,294/mo is $329 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78163 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78163 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #30 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,294/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78163?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,294/mo in ZIP 78163. The local median household income is $140,594/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78163?

Rent in ZIP 78163 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78163 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78163 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,294/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($140,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78163 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78163 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 5.1% of ZIP 78163 households are renters, while 94.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78163 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78163 compare to the rest of Bulverde?

ZIP 78163 sits right at the Bulverde citywide median of $2,294/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78163 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78163 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,294/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 78163's median household income ($140,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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