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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78237

Bexar County · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Typical home value

$130,676[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.4%
5-year / yr
-1.9%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-54.0%
vs metro
-54.2%
vs state
-50.1%
ZIP 78237 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78237 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 78237 is worth $130,676 — 54.2% below the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,297 a month — a 11.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,297[2]
Gross yield
11.9%[2]
Cap rate
7.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,484[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
37,379[3]
Median household income
$42,772[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+2,764[5]
Moved in
46,275
Moved out
43,511

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
19
Elementary
12
Middle
3
High
3
  • IDEA MONTERREY PARK COLLEGE PREPARATORY

    High · Grades 6–12 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    682 students

  • IDEA MONTERREY PARK ACADEMY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    587 students

  • KIPP UN MUNDO PRI

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    504 students

  • KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    461 students

  • E T WRENN MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · EDGEWOOD ISD

    447 students

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 yield11.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.1%
Annual rent$15,565

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$661
Loan principal$104,541
Down payment$26,135
Total interest paid$133,336

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 ratio0.69
Monthly cost to own$894
Monthly rent$1,297

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
97th percentile[2]
Property tax
25th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78237?
The typical home in 78237 is worth $130,676, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78237?
Home values in 78237 are down 1.4% over the past year, and down 1.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78237?
A typical home in 78237 rents for about $1,297 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 78237?
The effective property tax rate in 78237 is 1.1% — roughly $1,484 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78237?
ZIP code 78237 has a population of 37,379 and a median household income of $42,772.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $129,666
    Gross yield
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $133,872
    Gross yield
    11.0%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $138,774
    Gross yield
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $138,829
    Gross yield
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $113,610
    Gross yield
    13.2%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $153,931
    Gross yield
    10.8%

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