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Universal City, TX

City in Bexar County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78148.

Population

20,189

Land area

5.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,579

ZIP codes

1

Universal City and its ZIP codes

Full map

Universal City at a glance

  • Universal City is about 31 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • It is the 160th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
  • Households here earn a median of $74,811 a year, 5% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,600 (5% below Texas) and median rent is $1,315 a month.

Local data for Universal City, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Universal City, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,811

Poverty rate

8.8%

Median home value

$269,600

Median rent

$1,315/mo

Homeownership

57.5%

Bachelor's or higher

33.6%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,327), German Americans (2,327), Irish Americans (1,515).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bexar County. PPP loans are for Universal City.

Details

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

PPP loans

$24.19M

465 loans, 3,203 jobs reported

Bexar County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Universal City, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.8%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home9.9%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Universal City, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Universal City, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.6%

U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

11.7%

U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.5%

U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Universal City

1 in or overlapping Universal City. Population shown

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Cities near Universal City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Live OakCity2 mi4.8
Randolph AFBCensus-designated place2.2 mi4.1
SchertzCity2.3 mi33.1
SelmaCity2.6 mi5
ConverseCity3.4 mi9.4
CiboloCity5.3 mi21.1
WindcrestCity5.6 mi2.1
Garden RidgeCity5.8 mi7.1
KirbyCity7.9 mi2
ZuehlCensus-designated place9.7 mi5.3
Santa ClaraCity9.7 mi2.3
MarionCity9.8 mi0.8
Terrell HillsCity10 mi1.6
St. HedwigTown11 mi29.6
Alamo HeightsCity11 mi1.8
China GroveTown11 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Universal City, TX in?
Universal City is in Bexar County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Universal City, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Universal City include 78148.
What is the population of Universal City, TX?
About 20,189 people live in Universal City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Universal City?
Nearby places include Live Oak (2 mi), Randolph AFB (2.2 mi), Schertz (2.3 mi), Selma (2.6 mi), Converse (3.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023