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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78242

Bexar County · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Typical home value

$157,710[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.4%
5-year / yr
+0.2%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-44.5%
vs metro
-44.7%
vs state
-39.7%
ZIP 78242 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78242 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 78242 is worth $157,710 — 44.7% below the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,290 a month — a 9.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,290[2]
Gross yield
9.8%[2]
Cap rate
5.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,253[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
36,168[3]
Median household income
$50,644[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
12
Elementary
7
Middle
3
High
2
  • IDEA BRACKENRIDGE COLLEGE PREPARATORY

    High · Grades 6–12 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    659 students

  • IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    657 students

  • SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · SOUTHWEST ISD

    635 students

  • INDIAN CREEK EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · SOUTHWEST ISD

    528 students

  • SOUTH SAN ANTONIO H S - WEST CAMPUS

    High · Grades 9–12 · SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD

    519 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 yield9.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.9%
Annual rent$15,483

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$797
Loan principal$126,168
Down payment$31,542
Total interest paid$160,920

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 ratio0.87
Monthly cost to own$1,117
Monthly rent$1,290

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
18th percentile[1]
Rental yield
85th percentile[2]
Property tax
57th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78242?
The typical home in 78242 is worth $157,710, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78242?
Home values in 78242 are down 5.4% over the past year, and up 0.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78242?
A typical home in 78242 rents for about $1,290 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 78242?
The effective property tax rate in 78242 is 1.4% — roughly $2,253 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78242?
ZIP code 78242 has a population of 36,168 and a median household income of $50,644.

#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
    $153,931
    Gross yield
    10.8%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $161,518
    Gross yield
    10.1%
  • San Antonio, TX

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    $161,928
    Gross yield
    16.1%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $164,186
    Gross yield
    10.1%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $167,203
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $167,414
    Gross yield
    9.6%

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