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Kirby, TX
City in Bexar County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78219.
Population
8,117
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,058
ZIP codes
1
Kirby and its ZIP codes
Kirby at a glance
- Kirby is about 35 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 317th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $55,532, 29% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,500 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $1,182 a month.
Local data for Kirby, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kirby, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,532
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$1,182/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,453), German Americans (492), Irish Americans (248).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bexar County. PPP loans are for Kirby.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,846
937,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.97B
FY 2026, $10,436 per person
How people get to work
Kirby, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled19.0%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kirby, 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
94° / 40°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kirby, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
24.0%
U.S. 11.1% +12.9 pts
ZIP codes in Kirby
1 in or overlapping Kirby. Population shown
Cities near Kirby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WindcrestCity | 3.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Terrell HillsCity | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Alamo HeightsCity | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| China GroveTown | 5.6 mi | 4.3 |
| ConverseCity | 5.8 mi | 9.4 |
| Olmos ParkCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Live OakCity | 7 mi | 4.8 |
| Randolph AFBCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Universal CityCity | 7.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Castle HillsCity | 8.8 mi | 2.5 |
| SelmaCity | 9.7 mi | 5 |
| SchertzCity | 9.9 mi | 33.1 |
| Balcones HeightsCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Hill Country VillageCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| San AntonioCity | 10 mi | 498.9 |
| St. HedwigTown | 11 mi | 29.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kirby, TX in?
- Kirby is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Kirby, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kirby include 78219.
- What is the population of Kirby, TX?
- About 8,117 people live in Kirby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kirby?
- Nearby places include Windcrest (3.2 mi), Terrell Hills (3.8 mi), Alamo Heights (5.2 mi), China Grove (5.6 mi), Converse (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023