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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78161

Wilson County · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Typical home value

$296,186[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.9%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
+4.3%
vs metro
+3.8%
vs state
+13.2%
ZIP 78161 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78161 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78161 is worth $296,186 — 3.8% above the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wilson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
579[3]
Median household income
$79,904[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Wilson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+246[5]
Moved in
1,677
Moved out
1,431

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,498
Loan principal$236,949
Down payment$59,237
Total interest paid$302,216

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,041
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
54th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78161?
The typical home in 78161 is worth $296,186, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78161?
Home values in 78161 are up 2.9% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
Who lives in 78161?
ZIP code 78161 has a population of 579 and a median household income of $79,904.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Macdona CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $293,898
    Gross yield
  • Lytle, TX

    Typical home
    $289,533
    Gross yield
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $288,951
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $303,505
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $287,183
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Yancey CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $283,634
    Gross yield

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