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Universal City 78148

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$253K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
58
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$269K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,912
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$269K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,877 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1982
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.96%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.50%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.81%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.51%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,123
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,413 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Universal City 78148 compares

By median home value, Universal City 78148 is the 28th most expensive of 65 ZIP codes in Bexar County, and its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in Bexar County.

Home values in Universal City 78148

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$165K$523K
ZIP codes in Bexar County ranked by median home value
#Bexar CountyMedian valueHomes
1San Antonio 78257$981K2,869
2San Antonio 78205$656K318
3San Antonio 78256$652K2,248
4Boerne 78015$609K8,849
5San Antonio 78255$600K6,529
6San Antonio 78260$546K13,805
7San Antonio 78258$535K13,001
8San Antonio 78248$532K4,906
9San Antonio 78209$529K13,418
10San Antonio 78215$503K254
11Helotes 78023$475K10,948
12San Antonio 78231$463K3,080
13San Antonio 78261$450K10,149
14Adkins 78101$427K3,719
15San Antonio 78259$421K8,636
16San Antonio 78232$409K11,069
17San Antonio 78263$389K2,753
18San Antonio 78230$375K10,994
19San Antonio 78253$331K29,494
20San Antonio 78212$320K8,323
21San Antonio 78249$311K15,219
22San Antonio 78254$308K29,106
23San Antonio 78216$302K8,356
24San Antonio 78247$283K17,393
28Universal City 78148$269K5,912

65 ZIP codes in Bexar County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Universal City 78148 market

What is the median home price in Universal City 78148, TX?

The median sale price in Universal City 78148, TX is $253,014 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Universal City 78148, TX each year?

58 homes sold in Universal City 78148, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Universal City 78148, TX?

Universal City 78148, TX contains 5,912 residential properties, with a median of 1,877 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1982. The median TopHap Estimate is $269K.

How does Universal City 78148, TX compare to the rest of Bexar County?

By median home value, Universal City 78148, TX is the 28th most expensive of 65 ZIP codes in Bexar County. Its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in Bexar County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Universal City 78148, TX?

81% of homes in Universal City 78148, TX are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Universal City 78148, TX hold?

50% of mortgaged homes in Universal City 78148, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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