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ZIP Code 78073
Somerset, TX, Bexar County
Population
10,088
Land area
53.4sq mi
People per sq mi
189
City
Somerset
ZIP 78073 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 78073 at a glance
- ZIP 78073 (Somerset) is 63% denser than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,635 a year, 11% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $1,214 a month.
Local data for ZIP 78073
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 78073, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,635
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$158,100
Median rent
$1,214/mo
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
33.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
117
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,698
$83.13M annual payroll
PPP loans
$8.02M
179 loans
Campaign donations
$10.95K
0% D, 53% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 78073, 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 ZIP 78073, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.9%
U.S. 11.1% +20.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 78073
ZIP codes near 78073
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 78069Somerset | 4.7 mi | 28.5 |
| 78252Macdona | 6.8 mi | 28.1 |
| 78002Lytle | 7 mi | 40 |
| 78224San Antonio | 7.4 mi | 15.3 |
| 78242San Antonio | 7.4 mi | 7.9 |
| 78052Lytle | 7.7 mi | 38.4 |
| 78211San Antonio | 8.4 mi | 10.2 |
| 78264Sandy Oaks | 9.2 mi | 70.7 |
| 78243Lackland AFB | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| 78236Lackland AFB | 9.8 mi | 4.9 |
| 78226San Antonio | 10 mi | 7.1 |
| 78227San Antonio | 10 mi | 19.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 78073?
- ZIP code 78073 is in Somerset, TX (Bexar County).
- What county is ZIP code 78073 in?
- ZIP code 78073 is mostly in Bexar County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 78073?
- About 10,088 people live in the 78073 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.