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Cross Mountain, TX
Census-designated place in Bexar County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78255, 78256.
Population
3,752
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
613
ZIP codes
2
Cross Mountain and its ZIP codes
Cross Mountain at a glance
- Cross Mountain is about 5.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $205,164, about 2.6 times the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $580,700 (about 2 times the Texas figure).
Local data for Cross Mountain, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cross Mountain, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$205,164
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$580,700
Homeownership
95.2%
Bachelor's or higher
67.0%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (746), German Americans (318), Italian Americans (214).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bexar County. PPP loans are for Cross Mountain.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,846
937,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21B
FY 2026, $10,436 per person
How people get to work
Cross Mountain, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cross Mountain, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,353
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4,411
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cross Mountain, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Cross Mountain
2 in or overlapping Cross Mountain. Population shown
Cities near Cross Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grey ForestCity | 3.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Scenic OaksCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Fair Oaks RanchCity | 6.6 mi | 12.3 |
| HelotesCity | 7.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Shavano ParkCity | 8 mi | 3.3 |
| BoerneCity | 10 mi | 11.8 |
| Timberwood ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.4 |
| Hollywood ParkTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Hill Country VillageCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Leon ValleyCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| Castle HillsCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Balcones HeightsCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BulverdeCity | 15 mi | 15.8 |
| San AntonioCity | 15 mi | 498.9 |
| Olmos ParkCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Alamo HeightsCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cross Mountain, TX in?
- Cross Mountain is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Cross Mountain, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cross Mountain include 78255, 78256.
- What is the population of Cross Mountain, TX?
- About 3,752 people live in Cross Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cross Mountain?
- Nearby places include Grey Forest (3.2 mi), Scenic Oaks (3.5 mi), Fair Oaks Ranch (6.6 mi), Helotes (7.1 mi), Shavano Park (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023