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Selma, TX
City in Bexar County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78154.
Population
11,503
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,296
ZIP codes
1
Selma and its ZIP codes
Selma at a glance
- Selma is about 20 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 242nd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $97,066 a year, 24% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,900 (11% above Texas) and median rent is $1,774 a month.
Local data for Selma, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Selma, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,066
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$313,900
Median rent
$1,774/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,640), German Americans (1,063), Irish Americans (658).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bexar County. PPP loans are for Selma.
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
Selma, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home20.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Selma, 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
96° / 41°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Selma, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Selma
1 in or overlapping Selma. Population shown
Cities near Selma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Universal CityCity | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Live OakCity | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Garden RidgeCity | 3.3 mi | 7.1 |
| SchertzCity | 3.3 mi | 33.1 |
| Randolph AFBCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.1 |
| ConverseCity | 6 mi | 9.4 |
| CiboloCity | 6.3 mi | 21.1 |
| WindcrestCity | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| KirbyCity | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Hollywood ParkTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| MarionCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Hill Country VillageCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Terrell HillsCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| ZuehlCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| Alamo HeightsCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Selma, TX in?
- Selma is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Selma, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Selma include 78154.
- What is the population of Selma, TX?
- About 11,503 people live in Selma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Selma?
- Nearby places include Universal City (2.6 mi), Live Oak (2.7 mi), Garden Ridge (3.3 mi), Schertz (3.3 mi), Randolph AFB (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023