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Leon Valley, TX
City in Bexar County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78238.
Population
11,446
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,301
ZIP codes
1
Leon Valley and its ZIP codes
Leon Valley at a glance
- Leon Valley is about 29 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 244th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $59,481 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,200 (11% below Texas) and median rent is $1,187 a month.
Local data for Leon Valley, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leon Valley, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,481
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$253,200
Median rent
$1,187/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,601), Filipino Americans (876), German Americans (712).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bexar County. PPP loans are for Leon Valley.
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
Leon Valley, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leon Valley, 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
97° / 43°F
31.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leon Valley, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.4%
U.S. 11.1% +10.3 pts
ZIP codes in Leon Valley
1 in or overlapping Leon Valley. Population shown
Cities near Leon Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Balcones HeightsCity | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| San AntonioCity | 4.4 mi | 498.9 |
| Castle HillsCity | 6.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Shavano ParkCity | 6.9 mi | 3.3 |
| HelotesCity | 7 mi | 6.9 |
| Lackland AFBCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Olmos ParkCity | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Alamo HeightsCity | 8.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Grey ForestCity | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Hill Country VillageCity | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Terrell HillsCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Hollywood ParkTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Cross MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| MacdonaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| KirbyCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| WindcrestCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leon Valley, TX in?
- Leon Valley is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Leon Valley, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Leon Valley include 78238.
- What is the population of Leon Valley, TX?
- About 11,446 people live in Leon Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leon Valley?
- Nearby places include Balcones Heights (4 mi), San Antonio (4.4 mi), Castle Hills (6.2 mi), Shavano Park (6.9 mi), Helotes (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023