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Comal County, TX
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Comal County, Texas.
Population
183,826
Land area
560sq mi
People per sq mi
329
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Comal County
Comal County at a glance
- Comal County is about 2.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 254 counties in Texas.
- The median household income is $101,889, 30% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $427,200 (51% above Texas) and median rent is $1,603 a month.
- Its largest cities are New Braunfels (104,643), Canyon Lake (33,883) and Fair Oaks Ranch (10,728).
Local data for Comal County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools54
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks38
- Post Offices8
- Parks82
- Grocery Stores30
- Restaurants596
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools9
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities13
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Comal County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,889
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$427,200
Prices +0.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,603/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
43.3%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (42,551), German Americans (34,272), Irish Americans (17,109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,836
77,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,451
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $10,917 per person
PPP loans
$340M
5,059 loans, 44,679 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.8M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Comal County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Comal County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
504
Most often flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,500
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Comal County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Comal County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Comal County, TX?
- New Braunfels is the largest city or town in Comal County, with about 104,643 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Comal County?
- Comal County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78070, 78130, 78132, 78133, 78163.
- What is the population of Comal County, TX?
- About 183,826 people live in Comal County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Comal County?
- Comal County borders Bexar County, Hays County, Guadalupe County, Kendall County, Blanco County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023