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Windcrest, TX
City in Bexar County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78239.
Population
5,820
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,707
ZIP codes
1
Windcrest and its ZIP codes
Windcrest at a glance
- Windcrest is about 23 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,844 a year, 14% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $302,000 (6% above Texas) and median rent is $1,372 a month.
Local data for Windcrest, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Windcrest, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,844
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$302,000
Median rent
$1,372/mo
Homeownership
87.0%
Bachelor's or higher
45.1%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,969), German Americans (572), Irish Americans (462).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bexar County. PPP loans are for Windcrest.
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
Windcrest, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Windcrest, 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 Windcrest, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Windcrest
1 in or overlapping Windcrest. Population shown
Cities near Windcrest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KirbyCity | 3.2 mi | 2 |
| Live OakCity | 4.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Terrell HillsCity | 4.6 mi | 1.6 |
| ConverseCity | 4.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Alamo HeightsCity | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Universal CityCity | 5.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Randolph AFBCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Olmos ParkCity | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| SelmaCity | 6.8 mi | 5 |
| SchertzCity | 7.8 mi | 33.1 |
| Castle HillsCity | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Hill Country VillageCity | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| China GroveTown | 8.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Hollywood ParkTown | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Garden RidgeCity | 9.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Balcones HeightsCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Windcrest, TX in?
- Windcrest is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Windcrest, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Windcrest include 78239.
- What is the population of Windcrest, TX?
- About 5,820 people live in Windcrest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Windcrest?
- Nearby places include Kirby (3.2 mi), Live Oak (4.1 mi), Terrell Hills (4.6 mi), Converse (4.9 mi), Alamo Heights (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023