How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78240?

The typical home in 78240 is worth $267,634, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 78240?

Home values in 78240 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 78240?

A typical home in 78240 rents for about $1,156 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.

What is the property tax rate in 78240?

The effective property tax rate in 78240 is 1.5% — roughly $3,890 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 78240 has a population of 57,921 and a median household income of $63,351.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78240

Bexar County · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Typical home value

$267,634^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -1.1%
5-year / yr: +3.2%
10-year / yr: +4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -5.8%
vs metro: -6.2%
vs state: +2.2%

Price history

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

The typical home in 78240 is worth $267,634 — 6.2% below the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,156 a month — a 5.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,156^[2]
Gross yield: 5.2%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.1%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.5%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $3,890^[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: 57,921^[3]
Median household income: $63,351^[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: 10
Elementary: 7
Middle: 1
High: 1

MARSHALL H S
High · Grades 9–12 · NORTHSIDE ISD
2,587 students
GREAT HEARTS FOREST HEIGHTS
Other · Grades K–10 · GREAT HEARTS TEXAS
1,230 students
RUDDER MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 6–8 · NORTHSIDE ISD
996 students
BASIS SAN ANTONIO PRI- MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS
Elementary · Grades K–5 · BASIS TEXAS
771 students
MCDERMOTT EL
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · NORTHSIDE ISD
738 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.2%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%

Annual rent$13,866

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,353

Loan principal$214,107

Down payment$53,527

Total interest paid$273,082

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.64

Monthly cost to own$1,900

Monthly rent$1,156

Renting 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: 68th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 31st percentile^[2]
Property tax: 64th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78240?: The typical home in 78240 is worth $267,634, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78240?: Home values in 78240 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78240?: A typical home in 78240 rents for about $1,156 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 78240?: The effective property tax rate in 78240 is 1.5% — roughly $3,890 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78240?: ZIP code 78240 has a population of 57,921 and a median household income of $63,351.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

78148 vs 78240 →
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Typical home
$266,926
Gross yield
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Typical home
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$263,857
Gross yield
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78064
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Typical home
$262,302
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78155
Seguin, TX
Typical home
$273,821
Gross yield
6.8%
78152
St. Hedwig, TX
Typical home
$275,019
Gross yield
7.8%

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